Life Skills Instructional Assistant

.5 Life Skills Instructional Assistant (2 positions available)

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Brookings-Harbor High School
• Date Available:
• Closing Date:
  10/01/2026

Brookings-Harbor School District 17C
Brookings-Harbor High School
Life Skills Instructional Assistant
4 hours - 2 positions

PURPOSE:

The Life Skills Aide assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program. The Life Skills Aide prepares instructional materials, helps to maintain classroom discipline, and conducts planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials with or without direct teacher supervision. The incumbent may also provide supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Special Programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission.
• Assists in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials by individually working with small groups of students, or individual students:
  • reinforcing instruction.
  • following up on specific language, spelling, reading, mathematics, and other subject-area activities as directed by the Teacher.
  • monitoring and overseeing student tasks, practices and assignments in various subjects.
• Independently implements planned activities using Teacher-designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instruction.
• Independently implements individual and group behavior plans.
• May be required to independently assist students in community-based activities offsite.
• Prepares and implements instructional materials using all available technology including augmentative communication devices and assistive technology devices.
• Provides physical accommodation to students who require it by:
  • assisting students in and out of mobility devices;
  • lifting students when needed;
  • assisting with orthopedic devices;
  • applying a specialized medical plan developed by a District Nurse or related specialist; and
  • providing assistance that may include toileting, lifting, pursuing or apprehending, restraining, secluding, providing physical prompts, and any other physical assistance needed for students within specialized programs for all disability types and cultural differences for ages 5 to 21.
• Encourages acceptable student behavior and assists in maintaining classroom discipline. Guides and reinforces student understanding of classroom rules and procedures. Supervises student interaction so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved. Controls aggressive behavior, settles disputes and otherwise encourages cooperative, well-mannered activity. Instructs as to acceptable and appropriate community behavior.
• Attends required trainings for certification in seizure protocols, mealtime plans, and tube feeding.
• Assists in guiding students to develop proper emotional control, physical hygiene, and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations; assures appropriate student behavior by coaching students during job performance, demonstrating tasks, monitoring attendance and implementing behavior support plans.
• May be required to ride school buses to support the needs of a student or students while they are being transported to or from school or a school activity. This may include arriving at a student's home pick-up location to serve as a support for the student on the bus and back.
• Confers with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Prepares, administers, and scores various tests and assignments as directed, including proficiency placement tests.
• Takes data on student performance while simultaneously instructing under the direction of the Teacher.
• Provides assistance to students as the students review and complete classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples, and offering general guidance.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties using basic office equipment, computers, word processing software, spreadsheets, classroom software, and classroom computer programs:
  • Ordering, preparing, administering and correcting instructional materials.
  • generating computer documents and duplicating materials.
  • preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications,
  • maintaining student records and files as directed.
  • assembling materials,…