Instructional Assistant Special Education - Resource - Part Time - Longfellow Elementary School

Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource - Part Time - Longfellow Elementary School

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

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

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; support students in their academic, daily living and health care activities; relieve teachers of routine clerical tasks.

• Deliver classroom and homework work or reinforce classroom objectives under teacher direction.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Assist in collecting data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Collaborate with certified personnel to implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors.
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy.
• Transfer and/or lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in performing daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and develop daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assist students with severe medical conditions or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning) to ensure functioning in a school environment.
• Accompany students as they transition across campus.
• Monitor individual or small groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions.
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior.
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher (e.g., copies, materials, billing).
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Maintain regular and on‑time attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as required to support their work activities.

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Computer proficiency, including use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow classroom guidelines as put forth by the classroom teacher.

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• May be assigned to resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self‑contained classrooms.
• Supports students with disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
• Each day may vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day.
• May need to lift or assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more).

Employment Type:

Part‑time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $16.56

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Benefits:
None

Performance Pay:
Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten‑year…