Special Education Instructional Aide; Itinerant

Special Education Instructional Aide (Itinerant/6.5 hours per day/182 days per year)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

TITLE: Instructional Aide for Special Education / KERA Preschool Program

REPORTS TO: Principal / Collaborates with Teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help students achieve and to help provide a safe and efficient environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in recording student data for IEPs (Progress Monitoring) and other programs associated with the IEPs.
• Assist in promoting appropriate behavior patterns and habits.
• Assist in the construction and development of materials related to the learning processes for the students assigned to them.
• Assist in the instruction of small group, large group or individual child activities for enhanced skill development.
• Assist with feeding and/or supervision of breakfast and/or lunch/snacks program to encourage independence of students at mealtime and to teach appropriate eating and feeding skills and habits.
• Assist students in curricular areas that take place outside of the immediate classroom, including areas around the school and off campus.
• Assist students when entering, riding, or exiting transportation vehicles.
  
  Care for all instructional materials, supplies and equipment in the classroom and/or used by students and provide for simple housekeeping activities regularly.
• Assist students in self‑help areas necessary for good student health and hygiene, including assistance with toileting needs.
• Review safety‑conscious techniques at all times.
• Act as playground aide when required by the supervisor.
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Provide general assistance in daily activities in cooperation with the teacher and principal and perform such other related duties as requested by the teacher and school principal.
• May be required to become CPR certified with yearly re‑certification.
• Assist students in health‑related needs as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or school nurse.
• Assist and monitor students during gross‑motor development, such as during playground time.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Safe‑Crisis Management Training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to sit, stoop and possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of state‑mandated health examination.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Para educator Exam.

EVALUATION:

• Performed annually by Principal in collaboration with Teacher.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $13.58 to $17.35 per hour