Instructional Assistant - SPEA - High Needs

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This position is 7.5 hours per day/187-day school year.

Position Start Date: August 19, 2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The job of Instructional Assistant - SPEA - High Needs is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; assisting the teacher in helping the identified students reach academic standards; providing referrals to families and/or students; performing clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process, and complying with federal, state, county and district regulations, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with functional academic needs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, county and federal regulations.

2. Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP''s, Building Intervention Team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/ or conveying information.

3. Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students with high needs.

4. Implements programs for students with high needs under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans, lesson plans, functional curriculum, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teaching in improving student''s academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.

5. Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.

6. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, visual classroom materials, collecting & grading papers, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.

7. Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.g. daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information related to the students.

8. Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.

9. Responds to inquiries (e.g. administrators, teachers, parents, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

10. Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g. field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunch room, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching student to materials and delivery method, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform functional academics; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards; Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collated, and/ or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion, working with frequent interruptions, and communication with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding and/or coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization''s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

No job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

N/A

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

None specified.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance