Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 2026 - 2027 school year

Job Description / Essential Elements Definition: Under the direction of a certificated teacher, assist the teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned special education program; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities; perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards: Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in working with children in an organized setting. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to special education students; problems and concerns of students with special needs; basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to: assist with instruction and related activities in an assigned special education program; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; operate instructional and office equipment. Special Requirement: All candidates will be required to pass an Instructional Aide Proficiency Test before being considered for this position.

Requirements

/ Qualifications All Instructional Assistant applicants must pass a proficiency exam. If your application is screened in, you will be contacted with the date/time of the next available testing session. If you have passed CBEST, please attach certification and you will not be required to take the proficiency exam. Comments and Other Information Application must be completed.

Please do not refer to resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.