Instructional Assistant - Behavior Assistant

Instructional Assistant – Behavior Assistant

Campbell County School District #1 Paintbrush Elementary – Gillette, Wyoming

Job : 5812208

Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

This position is 7 hours per day/187 day school year.

Position start date: August 19, 2026

Purpose Statement:

The job of Instructional Assistant – Behavior Assistant is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; providing communication to families and/or students; performing clerical, medical, and/or health related procedures as assigned in support of the instructional process; and complying with federal, state, county, and district regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Administers consequences to students and contacts parents, teachers, and principals for the purpose of reinforcing positive behavior.
• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with behavioral issues for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, county and federal regulations.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, 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 behavioral disorder students.
• Coordinates with counselors, parents, juvenile diversion officer, school resource officer, etc. for the purpose of acting as a liaison with the public and mental health community to provide guidance and information on identified students.
• Implements programs for behavioral disorder students under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans, lesson plans, disciplinary actions, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' 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.
• Monitors students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, crafts, collecting & grading papers, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.
• Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.g. daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, and reports, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information related to the student/s.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. administrators, teachers, parents, etc.) for the purpose of providing 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.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching student to materials and delivery method; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of…