Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Skills Trainer Oak Grove Academy

Job : 5958447
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

• This posting open until filled
• Location:
  
  Oak Grove Academy-Tom Mc Call
• Hours:
  
  8am-3pm
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as your background and fingerprints clear.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• $0.50 differential in addition to Skills Trainer pay

Job Classification:
Instructional Services

Job Title:
Skills Trainer -
Oak Grove
Academy

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of "Skills Trainer-Oak Grove Academy" is done under the direct or indirect supervision a licensed staff member and assists teaching and therapeutic staff by providing concentrated academic and behavioral support to students with multiple impairments (emotional, behavioral, neurological, cognitive, and/or psychiatric) in a special public separate school. Employees in this classification do not supervise others and reports to the Special Education Administrator or designee.

• Provides intensive behavioral support in and outside the classroom using methods such as re-directing, positive reinforcement, collaborative conversations, and planning with students as aligned with program model.
• Coaches students to focus on the acquisition and practice of social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Provides individual and small group direct instructional services to students under the supervision of a licensed staff member.
• Performs crisis intervention and physical management according to OIS training as need to maintain the safety of students, staff and facilities.
• Rides district buses morning and afternoon as needed, assuring that students arrive at school safely without incident and follows OIS techniques if needed on bus.
• Provides constant supervision of students, particularly during transition points in the school day (e.g. meals, breaks, restroom, etc.) in conjunction with other staff members.
• Monitors and documents student progress as directed.
• Assess continually the needed level of intervention to support and facilitate the learning activities in the classroom.
• Collaborates with mental health and classroom staff to become familiar with student skill levels, characteristics, strengths, disabilities, learning modalities and primary objectives.
• Understands and adheres to mandatory reporting laws and reports to Clinical Director (or designated substitute) all suspicions of potential abuse, neglect, self-harm and/or endangerment of others.
• Supervises student activities, paying particular attention during transitions points in the school day (i.e. arrival, meals, breaks, restroom, etc.) in conjunction with other staff members.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with students characterized by professionalism and respect.
• Adapts interaction style for the needs of individual students.
• Protects confidentiality of information related to students and families.
• Conducts searches of students as aligned with program or as conditions require.
• Maintains familiarity with program safety protocols and implements all required instruction, drills and procedures.
• Attends and participates actively in regular department and other staff meetings.
• Collaborates with other staff to provide creative solutions for challenging student situations.
• Mentors peers as requested to assist with orientation and training of new staff or staff new to position.

• Confers regularly with immediate supervisor
• Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education :
High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or passing score on District HQ Assessment. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but NOT required.

Experience : 1-2 years of experience working with behaviorally at-risk children, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

Skills :
Operate a computer, office machines, telephone and other technology equipment. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization skills. Must be alert to cognitive and physical handicaps (i.e. Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) and the capabilities of Special Needs students and…