Special Education Instructional Assistant

Special Education 1:1 Instructional Assistant I

Sioux City Community School District, West High School, Sioux City, Iowa

• Job : 5813964
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Special Education Classroom Instructional Assistant I provides assistance and motivation to students with disabilities. This position will provide assistance with health and behavior supports needed to allow our students to effectively access instruction in a variety of settings. This position will generally work with students who are working toward grade level standards and who spend part of the day in the general education environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Work effectively with children having disabilities and special needs within general and special education classrooms and in varied settings. May work with one student or a small group of students.
• Communicate and work effectively with special education and classroom teachers, co-workers.
• Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers.
• Motivate and assist student(s) to build self-esteem and independence, develop interpersonal and social skills, think independently, learn actively, and self-advocate.
• Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment providing special care or physical assistance required for the student to function in school and learn effectively.
• Gather and maintain accurate data regarding the student, including academic, behavioral, and/or health information, as needed, and providing feedback to the teacher to improve instruction for the student.
• Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s skill and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
• Implement prevention and response strategies as outlined in a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Implement supports and services as outlined in a student’s Individual Health Plan. This may include toileting, assisting with meals, and other self-care activities for students who spend a majority of their time in the general education setting.

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, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum education includes a high school graduate and previous experience working with children. A para educator certification is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. Individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data. Ability to work with a variety of data. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may work inside or outside. The environment is usually fast paced with a great deal of movement throughout the day. Individuals must be able to engage in physical activity associated with active supervision of students.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests. Must be able to learn different communication devices from pictures/symbols to individual student augmentative communication devices. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer…