Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - High School

Position: 2026-2027 Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - High School
Location: Mission

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Aide Special Education

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Prospective Campus

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Executive Director for Special Education and Section 504,

Special Education Instructional Supervisor, Assigned Teacher Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187

DATE REVISED:02/24/2021

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Non-Exempt HOURLY RANGE:$16.00 - $22.32

Minimum - Maximum

PAY GRADE:

IS-03

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervisor of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* High school diploma or GED certificate

* Meet state certification requirements

* Minimum 48 college hours

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed.

* Work well with students with disabilities

* Ability to communicate effectively

* Follow written and verbal directives

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assists under the supervision of the Special Education teacher with the arrival and departure of students.

* Prepares for classroom activities under the direction of the Special Education teacher. Keep classroom displays acceptable, keep classroom clean, have instructional materials ready to use as needed by teacher.

* Works with individual or small groups of handicapped students to reinforce lessons/activities initially introduced by the teacher and to assist with classroom experiments, demonstrations, etc.

* Assists with any remedial drills, reading or storytelling keeping accurate records of student progress and performance.

* Helps students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

* Helps manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining a student who becomes a danger to himself/herself and others.

* Assist and intervene in situations such as prevention of self-abusive and aggressive behaviors through use of District Crisis Management training.

* Helps students follow teachers' instructions through physical management such as prevention of self abusive and/or aggressive behaviors in which students may engage.

* Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.

* Works with assigned student or small group of students to develop Fine/Gross and social motor skills, and conduct exercise activities assigned by the teacher.

* Assists assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

* Assists students during transition from class to class.

* Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

* Keeps documentation of students' medical procedures, behavior patterns, etc.

* Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

* Maintains confidentiality.

* Performs other work-related duties as assigned by Special Education teacher.

* Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, feeding tubes, use of bus ramps.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

In Pre-K classrooms as well as special needs of students, staff aides will address personal/hygiene needs of students such as assistance in toileting, washing of hands, changing of clothing when soiled, etc.

FOR INSTRUCTION OUTSIDE A TYPICAL CLASSROOM SETTING (e.g. P.E. Teachers, Fine Arts Instructors, Shop Instructors, etc.) the following physical requirements must be addressed:

* Constant walking, standing, and movement to ensure safety and well-being of students in large open areas such as playgrounds, gyms, football fields, shop areas, etc.

* Physical activity, modeling, and directing instruction in front of large group setting of students in order to define/model expected and appropriate…