Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Instructional Assistant
- Special Education

Job : 5823636

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: Instructional Assistant
- Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets MSDE standards of Highly Qualified by possessing an Associate's Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of state/local assessment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents (using appropriate grammar) in both oral or written form.
• Ability to support students'> behavioral needs in a variety of school/program settings.
• Ability to use a computer
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: School Manager, Principal, or Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: The Special Education Instructional Assistant provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities in both classroom and individual settings. Working under the direction of a certified special education teacher, the instructional assistant helps students achieve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals, while promoting independence and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and instructional plans.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support.
• Reinforce lessons and learning activities using teacher-directed instructional strategies.
• Support students with assignments and assessments.
• Assist students with daily living skills, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and mobility, when required.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and participation.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies and behavior intervention plans.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, lunch, recess, field trips, and other school activities.
• Prepare instructional materials, classroom displays, and adaptive learning resources.
• Operate classroom technology and assistive devices as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, therapists, administrators, and other members of a student’s team as directed by their case manager.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and required training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-exempt position. Ten month work year.

Salary to be established by the Board.

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Classroom Support Scale

Ranges - CS7/01 CS7/02 CS7/03

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required