Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

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Job : 5707832

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

The instructional aide will work under the direct supervision of a Special Education Teacher to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage complex behaviors, and foster an environment of dignity and growth.

1. Instructional Support

• Deliver modified lessons in subjects like literacy and math, following the teacher's lead.
• Accurately track student progress on IEP goals and behavioral interventions using daily logs or digital charts.
• Modify classroom materials (e.g., creating visual schedules or tactile aids) to meet diverse sensory and cognitive needs.

2. Behavioral & Emotional Support

• Implement approved de-escalation techniques for students experiencing emotional dysregulation or aggressive outbursts.
• Consistently apply behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to encourage prosocial skills and functional communication.
• Model and facilitate appropriate social interactions between students.

3. Physical & Personal Care

• Assist students with personal hygiene, including toileting/diapering, feeding, and dressing, while maintaining the highest level of student privacy.
• Help with lifting, transferring, or positioning students who use wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment.
• Maintain a vigilant "line of sight" to ensure student safety during transitions, recess, and lunch.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required;
  Associate's degree or 60+ college credits preferred (or passing score on the Para Pro Assessment).
• Experience: Previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, etc.) is highly valued.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jessica Woods, Principal
• Intermediate
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