Instructional Assistant

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scotland is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom activities and daily living skills for students with disabilities. The role involves assisting teachers, creating a positive learning environment, and helping students with their daily needs. Ideal candidates have experience working with disabled children and strong interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

South Dakota Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled students.
• Ability to assist in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in instructional roles.
• Help create a positive learning environment.
• Support children with physical needs.

Skills

Assist classroom teacher

Support daily living activities

Foster dignity and privacy

Job description

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Institution

Institution SD School f/t Blind & VI

Working Title

Working Title Instructional Assistant

Posting Number

Posting Number NFE02773P

Department

Department SDSBVI-Principal

Physical Location of Position (City)

Posting Text

Are you looking to make a difference? Then join our team of gifted educators at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We are looking for an individual to assist in the classroom activities as well as life skills for our students.

Primary duties are to:

• Assist the classroom teacher
• Help create a positive learning environment
• Support people with daily living activities, such as:
• Help people with basic needs, like showering and dressing
• Follow and implement individualized plans and support people to achieve their goals
• Serve children with a wide range of physical needs
• Help foster and maintain dignity, privacy, and comfort for people
• Helping children be the best that they can be!

This is a full-time, 12-month position with a full benefits package; including South Dakota Retirement plan.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/23/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 11/03/2025

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $18.00/hour

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 11.5 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

This position requires No Requirement

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Will work with disabled students in and outside the classroom.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal opportunity employer

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Protective Clothing/Equipment

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If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Crouching, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455