Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Job Details

Job : 5688365

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This is a general job posting for anticipated teaching vacancies and current vacancies as indicated below. If interested in a specific location ensure that you enter your location preference(s) in your job application.

Location:

Cathey MS — 1 vacancy

To assist the classroom teacher in providing curriculum activities and experiences designed to their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of all special education students.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions; ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students; ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Basic computer skills performed, preferred.

Background in working with special needs children or adults, preferred.

None

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines

Ability to make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a caring, supportive, but non-emotional manner.

Ability to lift or move at least 40 pounds and push over 100 pounds; must be able to work in a noisy environment; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene; assist in restraining students in crisis situations.

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum: $14.50 | Maximum: $20.24

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person’s job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.50 to $20.24 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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