SPED Instructional Assistant

SPED Instructional Assistant

NORTH CENTRAL ESD
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This job is also posted in North Central Educational Service District

Job : 5874785
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Purpose Statement:

The purpose of the Instructional Assistant is to assist a classroom or special education teacher by performing a wide variety of instructional and clerical duties along with student supervision. The Instructional Assistant supports students with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs in educational settings under the supervision of licensed staff. The position serves students in grades K-5 andassistsin the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior support plans, and instructional interventions.

Responsibilities include providing direct student support,collectingandmaintainingstudent data, implementing behavior strategies, promoting a safe learning environment, and collaborating with educational teams to support student success.

Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Preferred
  72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Math, Reading, and Business Writing.
• Safety-Care, CPI, or comparable behavioral intervention training.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience implementing positive behavior support strategies and working with students with behavioral or emotional needs.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through professional practice and interactions.
• Knowledge of instructional methods, behavior support practices, student management techniques, and child development.
• Ability to effectively support, supervise, and instruct students individually and in small groups.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans, de-escalation techniques, and approved crisis-response procedures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment,maintain professionalism, and respond appropriately in stressful situations.
• Ability toestablishand maintain positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality andcomply with applicable district, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Skill inutilizingeducational technology, office software, and standard office procedures.
• Ability tomaintainaccuraterecords, organize materials, and complete clerical tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply district policies, procedures, and practices fairly and consistently.
• Ability toparticipatein ongoing professional development and implement learned practices.
• Ability to successfully complete required physical restraint and safety training anddemonstrateapproved techniques when necessary.

Essential Job Functions

Student Instruction and Behavior Support:

• Assist licensed staff in implementing IEPs, behavior support plans, and related instructional or behavioral interventions.
• Provide individual andsmall-group support to reinforce academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and communication goals.
• Assist students in developing appropriate social skills, self-regulation strategies, and positive behavioral habits.
• Reinforce teacher-directed instruction through guided practice, independent work support, and targeted interventions.
• Implement approved behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, crisis prevention practices, and alternative communication systems, including assistive technology when appropriate.

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Collect,maintain, and report academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data to support progress monitoring, functional behavior assessments, and instructional decision-making.
• Maintainaccuraterecords and documentation related to student performance and behavioral progress.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and other instructional team membersregardingstudent progress and support needs.
• Participate in student staffing meetings and collaborative planning efforts to identify appropriate intervention sand supports.

Classroom and Program Support

• Prepare, organize, andmaintaininstructional materials, assessments, technology, and classroom resources.
• Administer or supervise…