Instructional Assistant - SPEA

Instructional Assistant – SPEA – High Needs

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 – Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Gillette, Wyoming

Job : 5809250

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

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

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

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

** This position is 7.5 hours per day / 187-day school year.**

Position

Start Date:

August 19, 2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The job of Instructional Assistant – SPEA – High Needs is to effect positive behavior change in students; assist the teacher in helping identified students reach academic standards; provide referrals to families and/or students; perform clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process, and comply with federal, state, county and district regulations, policies and procedures.

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

• Assists other personnel as may be required to support completion of their work activities.

Skills: Administer first aid; adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment; match student to materials and delivery method; prepare and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge: Functional academics; written procedures; routine documents; communication; age-appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards;
Applied Behavioral Analysis; behavior modification; safety practices and procedures.

Ability: Schedule activities; gather, collate, classify data; use job-related equipment; work with others in diverse circumstances; analyze issues; create action plans; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; exhibit patience and compassion; work with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions.

The usual methods of performing the job’s functions require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, 30% standing, performed under minimal temperature variations and a hazard‑free environment.

No job‑related experience required.

High School diploma or equivalent.

N/A

CPR/First Aid Certificate

None specified.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Full-Time

Salary: $21.41 to $23.39 per hour

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