Instructional Aide II - Sunrise Elementary (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Aide II at Sunrise Elementary School beginning the 2026-2027 school year. This position follows the school calendar.

About the Role

The Instructional Aide II provides complex support to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom. Responsibilities include assisting with the daily care of students with significant learning challenges, observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, and addressing special health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and medical assistance as directed, including assisting with self-care plans such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, and other daily living activities.
• Provide physical care for students with severe physical disabilities, including lifting and securing students in wheelchairs or safety restraints.
• Support instructional activities by collaborating with teachers and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials for small groups or individual students.
• Administer tests and assessments, and attend training sessions such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate with staff to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement behavior management plans (BIP), learning contracts, reinforcement systems, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Maintain records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements.
• Supervise students during school activities such as lunch, bus stops, playground, field trips, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Operate assistive technology and other instructional equipment to support student learning and communication.
• Review classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Additional certification/education may be required for specific aide positions.

Skills

• Perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, and use pertinent software applications.
• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
• Ability to read manuals, write documents, present information, and solve practical problems.
• Understanding of instructional procedures, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, and child development/behavior stages.
• Schedule activities, gather and classify data, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Work flexibly with others, manage data, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and handle crisis situations.
• Work effectively as part of a team and manage constant interruptions.

Work Environment

• Perform job functions requiring significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.
• Approximately 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing.
• Exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Schedule

This position works 6.5 - 7 hours per day and follows the school calendar.

Pay

Non-Exempt, Salary Grade SI.