Special Programs Education Assistant

Instructional Assistant - SPEA

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $17.93 to $19.59 Per Hour

Posted:
Nov 26, 2025

This position has required testing that must be completed prior to the closing date. See Required Testing below.

This position is 7 hours a day/187-day school year.

Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.

This position is open until filled.

The job of Instructional Assistant - SPEA is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of assigned personnel, assists, tutors, and trains special education and other identified students in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

• Assists special education students and other identified students, under the general direction of the teacher, (e.g. reading, explain words, reading to students, arts and crafts, classroom activities, individual assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to participate in classroom activities.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Instructs special education students and other 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.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students (e.g. library, field trips, classroom activities, lunch room, bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, recording grades, copying, displays, collects paper, distributes supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials.
• Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

SKILLS

Operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE

Algebra and/or geometry; understanding written procedures, writing routine documents, and speaking clearly; understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; stages of child development.

ABILITY

Scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using job-related equipment. Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; operating equipment using standardized methods. Communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Working under direct supervision, using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

No job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Minimum requirements of 48 or more college credits, an Associate's Degree or higher, or pass the Wonderlic Tests with a score of 265 or better in each category. Contact Kristi at 687-4513 to schedule testing prior to position closing date if unable to meet college credits/degree requirements.

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified.

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

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