Special Education Instructional Assistant II Preschool

Special Education Instructional Assistant II Preschool

Sioux City Community School District Unity Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5917565

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Special Education Classroom Instructional Assistant II provides assistance and motivation to students with disabilities within preschool settings. This position will provide assistance with health, communication, and behavior supports needed to allow our students to effectively access instruction in the classroom, on the playground, and in the lunchroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work effectively with children having disabilities and special needs within preschool 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 independence, develop interpersonal and social skills, and learn actively.

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, response, and safety intervention 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 multiple students.

Utilize de-escalation strategies and appropriate restraint and seclusion strategies as trained in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

For preschool classrooms, preference would be the individual have one of the following three criteria met: a para educator certification with an early childhood endorsement, CDA or a two Page 2 of 3 year degree or higher or ability to obtain one of the criteria within one year of selection.

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…