7 hour - Instructional Assistant II - Special Education - Barnes Butte Elementary

CROOK COUNTY SD; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Crook County School District - Barnes Butte Elementary in Prineville, Oregon, is seeking an Instructional Assistant II for Special Education. This 7-hour daily role supports the instructional program for students with special needs, under supervision of a special education teacher.

Start date is immediate; day-to-day duties include small-group and 1:1 instruction, progress data collection, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary study or an Associate’s Degree or passing score on a reading/writing/math assessment.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience with school settings and ability to relate to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with IEP implementation and progress data.
• Maintain records and assist with clerical tasks.
• Follow procedures for safety and behavior management.
• Communicate with teachers and families as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom supervision

IEP familiarity

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years of post-secondary study

Passing score on assessment for reading/writing/math

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

7 hour - Instructional Assistant II - Special Education - Barnes Butte Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967268

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II - SPECIAL EDUCATION - INTERNAL ONLY

7 hours per day (2 positions)

LOCATION: Barnes Butte Elementary

START DATE: October 28, 2026

DAYS & HOURS: 7hours per day; 180 days (will prorate for 26/27 SY)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2026

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Instructional Assistant II Special Education

Work Days: As Assigned

Reports to: Classroom Teacher/ Building or Program Administrator

FLSA Status: Classified – Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Instructional Assistant provides supported education services in classrooms, resource centers, or other school-related areas. The Instructional Assistant is directly involved in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified special needs. The responsibilities include in and out of class supervision of students; small group and one on one instruction of students; and general assistance to the teacher. The employee works independently after becoming familiar with the instructional needs of the special needs students and seeks clarification from the teacher for new or unusual situations. The employee works on a daily basis with disabled students who require special attention to meet their unique needs. The employee works under the supervision of a special education teacher and/or administrator. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments and may include participating in physical management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and assist students either individually or in small groups in regular and/or special education classes and other school related activities as assigned.
• May work on a more in-depth basis with individual students and/or the supervising teacher to develop individual lesson plans and strategies for maximizing learning experiences for individual students in a specialized field of education.
• May administer informational assessment instruments, score objective tests and papers and keep appropriate records for teachers.
• Assists with implementing individualized education plan (IEP).
• Assists with record keeping to monitor students’ daily and monthly data on progress.
• Assists special education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group instructional programs.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers, resource staff and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Alerts teacher to any special problems or information concerning students in assigned program.
• Participate in parent conferences when invited by the supervising teacher.
• Participate in meetings to share information about program to which assigned when invited by supervising teacher.
• May assist students with physical therapy and medical emergencies following established therapy and medical protocols established for individual students.
• Manages student behavior across setting using consistent and positive intervention strategies.
• Assist in addressing the emotional and physical needs that support special education in maintaining the practical life skills such as dressing, toileting, feeding students with mildly to profoundly disabling conditions, positive discipline, or other responsibilities as per special education teacher instruction.
• Participates with teachers and specialists to assist with developing and evaluating student educational goals and objectives.
• Operates a variety of office equipment as needed, including a computer and copier.
• Performs clerical support duties as required.
• Able to access, input, retrieve information from a computer and key 30 wpm.
• Able to learn assigned tasks readily, with minimal supervision, and follow established routines and procedures.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
• Fulfill performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
• Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of post-secondary study, or
• An Associate’s Degree, or
• A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of school related experience preferable
• Demonstrate a strong ability to relate well to students, staff and public.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately both in oral and written form in accordance with educational standards.
• Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
• Basic knowledge of school rules and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer technology and other equipment used in the work place, as required by the position.
• Knowledge of clerical skills such as typing, operating office machines and organizing files. Familiarity with test scoring and recording.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Length of Work Year: Days to be assigned. Length of Work Day: To be assigned
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Lifting may be required.
• Work with students having a variety of handicapping conditions in large or small groups or 1:1.
• Supervise students across a variety of learning environments both indoors and outdoors.
• May be required to deal with bodily fluid spills.
• May be required to remove clothing soiled by human waste.
• Maybe required to assist in cleaning students.
• Work requires standing and moving rapidly for prolonged periods of time.
• Works closely with students and can be physically and emotionally demanding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for THC/marijuana in accordance with policy and federal law.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws including: The Fair Employment Practice Act; Title IX regulations, and Section 504 in employment and education programs and activities. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Upon request, this District will give reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $20.66 to $26.24 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Tina Simmons , HR Specialist
• 471 NE Ochoco Plaza Drive
• Prineville, Oregon 97754
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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