Itinerant Relief Special Education IA Pool - FTE

Overview of Position

There are 4 openings for this posting, available to start at the beginning of the 2026/27 school year pending the final work year calendar.

We are seeking a flexible and dedicated Itinerant Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities, ages 3–22, across multiple school sites within a designated region. This position involves providing academic, behavioral, and personal care support under the direction of special education teachers and specialists. Staff can expect to work at many different schools, with assignments that may change every two weeks based on student and program needs.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, assisting with data collection, supporting classroom instruction, and promoting inclusive learning environments. The role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a variety of settings. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and additional training in special education is a plus.

Reliable transportation is essential, as travel between schools is a regular part of the position.

The position includes 6% premium pay to compensate for its itinerant nature and flexibility demands. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students across a broad age range and educational settings.

• Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
• Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e‑mails, parent‑teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program.
• Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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