Instructional Aide II - Horizon Middle School (2026-27 School Year

Instructional Aide II - Horizon Middle School (2026-27 School Year)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job : 5790535

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.45 to $20.45 Per Hour

Salary Grade: SI

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for Instructional Aide II positions at Horizon Middle School for the  School Year. Full‑time and part‑time positions are available and the role follows the school calendar.

The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing complex support processes 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 academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, making recommendations for improved care and instruction, and addressing the special healthcare needs of assigned students.

Reports to:

Principal and/or Program Specialist

• Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance: Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers, 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: Assist students with severe physical disabilities, including lifting and securing students’ wheelchairs, seat‑belts, or other safety restraints.
• Support Instructional
  
  Activities:
  
  Collaborate with supervising teachers, classroom teachers, and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials; support instructional and developmental activities, content‑area instruction for small groups or individual students, and administer tests and assessments.
• Attend Training and Meetings: Participate in meetings and in‑service presentations such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate with Staff: Work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to evaluate academic progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement Behavior Management Plans: Under direction, implement student behavior intervention plans (BIP), learning contracts, reinforcement systems, and other strategies to manage and improve student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain Records: Organize and maintain files and records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring availability and compliance with mandated requirements.
• Monitor Student
  
  Activities:
  
  Supervise students during lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Operate Instructional Equipment: Use assistive technology and other tools to support student learning and communication, ensuring effective delivery of instructional programs.
• Review Student Learning: Assist teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow all school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: Prompt and consistent attendance required.
• Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support classroom and school operations.

• Perform multiple tasks, updating skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, use pertinent software applications, and maintain accurate records.

• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
• Read manuals, write documents, present information, and solve practical problems.
• Understand instructional procedures and practices, age‑appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior.

• Schedule activities, gather and classify data, and consider various factors when using equipment.
• Work flexibly with others, manage data using defined processes, and operate equipment using…