SLC Instructional Assistant Wy'east Middle School

Instructional Assistant

This posting will remain open until filled. Initial application screening to begin June 26, and interviews will tentatively be held in late July or early August. The position will begin August 26, 2026.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:

Log into Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking as an in district applicant and submit your letter of interest, outlining your qualifications for this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Complete an electronic Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application. Include the following (all materials need to be included in your online application packet):

• Letter of interest addressed to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or passing score on the CBEST or equivalent Paraprofessional rigorous knowledge test. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

The job of "Instructional Assistant" is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students. This position will include working in our Structured Learning Center. Instructional Assistants may work 1:1 and/or in small groups on academic and life skills with students with significant disabilities and needs.

Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a belief that every learner can grow. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student's files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parent, etc.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff member in evaluating students' progress.
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted.)

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. May provide guidance and assistance to regular, temporary, or substitute employees as required. Instructional Assistants do not supervise other employees.

Experience

Required:

Prior job related experience and training working with school age children or individuals with disabilities preferred.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) or PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment. If hired, will need to submit official college transcripts or test results.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Required:

• Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and…