Special Education Instructional Assistant Elementary 2026/2027

Special Education Instructional Assistant Elementary 2026/2027

Job Goal:

The Developmental Skills Classroom Instructional Assistant provides programming for children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner as directed by the lead teacher
• Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts
• Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student's day
• Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student's learning style informed by data
• Consult with the DSC Teacher and BCBA and related service providers to implement behavior plans and individualized reinforcement plans.
• Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues
• Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training
• Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans
• Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates

Requirements:

• Bachelor''s degree in special education or education preferred
• Good organizational and communication skills

Start Date:

August 2026

Compensation:

Benefits and salary in accordance with the Instructional Assistants collective bargaining agreement, white scale

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