Instructional Assistant - SPEA - ASD

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Job : 5791031

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.41 to $23.39 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education >
Autism

Purpose Statement: The job of Special Programs Education Assistant/ASD is dedicated to effecting positive behavior change in students, assisting the teacher in helping the identified students reach academic standards, providing referrals to families and/or students, performing clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process, and complying with federal, state, county and district regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with functional academic needs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, county and federal regulations.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEPs, Building Intervention Team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students with high needs.
• Implements programs for students with high needs under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans, lesson plans, functional curriculum, etc.) to assist the teaching in improving student's academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
• Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, visual classroom materials, collecting & grading papers, etc.) to support the teacher in preparing records and materials.
• Prepares written and/or audio-visual materials (e.g. daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, etc.) to convey information related to the students.
• Promotes good habits to improve the quality of student outcome and encourage student development.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. administrators, teachers, parents, etc.) to provide information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
• Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g. field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunch room, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as required to support them in completing their work activities.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks. Specific skills include administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching students to materials and delivery method; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform functional academics; understand written procedures; write routine documents; speak clearly and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge includes age-appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards;
Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.

Ability to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; to work with data using defined processes; to operate equipment using standardized methods; to work with a wide diversity of individuals; and to engage in problem solving. Specific abilities include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion;

working with frequent interruptions; and communication with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget;…