Instructional Assistant Special Education Resource (Part-time)

Cartwright School District #83; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 16,876 - 22,066; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as approved by the Governing Board

Job summary

A local educational institution in Switzerland is seeking a part-time Instructional Assistant in Special Education. The role involves providing instructional support in a classroom, monitoring student behavior, and assisting with classroom preparations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as relevant training or coursework. This is a classified position with a salary range of $15.90 to $20.79 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits are provided as approved by the Governing Board.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study.
• Must have a valid IVP Fingerprint Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher during classroom instruction.
• Monitor children's behavior during activities.
• Organize classroom materials and prepare for lessons.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Monitoring

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's Degree or higher

60 semester hours of study

Job description

Instructional Assistant Special Education Resource (Part-time) JobID: 1721

• Position Type: School Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/16/2025
• Location: Districtwide

Job Goal

Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting. Incumbents may be responsible for translating oral and written communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above) or
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree. Must be highly qualified or
• Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
  • ParaPro
  • ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results)
  • Master Teacher’s Para Educator Learning Network
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assists with clean‑up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and may make copies.
• May attend in‑service training sessions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Setting up computer lab;
• Scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab;
• Assisting students in using computers and handling disks.
• Translating oral and written communications;
• Administering and grading a variety of tests;
• Assisting students with limited or no English skills.
• Shelving books;
• Assisting students with book selections;
• Checking books in and out of the library;
• Repairing damaged books.
• Setting up activities related to physical education;
• Assisting students in performing physical activities;
• Assisting in evaluating student’s proficiency in designated activities.
• Positions in this class typically require stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other body fluids.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Terms of Employment

• Reports To: Site Administrator
• Location: Districtwide
• Supervises: NA
• Calendar: 10 month
• Position Hours: 7 per day
• Job Category: Classified
• Beginning Salary: ESP Salary on column A ranges from $15.90 to $20.79
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Deadline for Application: Until filled