Instructional Support Specialist; paraprofessional) Lincoln School

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Classification: KISSA

Reports to and Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of Lincoln School

Terms of Employment: 182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering classified personnel. (7.25 hours per day)

Positions Supervised: None

Instructional Support Specialists work under the overall supervisor of the Principal/Administrator of the building with direct supervision provided by the special education teacher. They provide direct instructional support alongside the classroom teacher in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Duties vary depending on the age of students served and the nature and severity of the students’ disabilities.

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with related services staff such as speech language pathologists, school social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Support the management of challenging behaviors.
• Provide assistance with feeding and toileting.
• Assist students with medical needs including, but not limited to, Diastat and CPR.
• Supervise students in both classroom and community settings.
• Collect and report data through the special education student management system (Power School Special Education).
• Assist in making instructional materials for the students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must meet one of the following: completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR obtained an associate’s or higher degree OR high school graduate.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certificates and CPI training.
• Demonstrated dependability and promptness.
• Evidence of skills with behavior management.
• Understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students on an independent basis.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs.
• Chauffeur license required (or willingness to obtain) with clean driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.