Autism Support Advocate - Instructional Assistant

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 3,520,000 - 4,264,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Elementary School in Westminster, CO is seeking an ESP—Instructional Assistant to support students with significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism. Work is 8 hours per day, 181 days per year at Westminster Public Schools.

Position requires strong communication, safety awareness, and ability to collaborate with diverse staff. Training and ongoing district support are provided, with confidentiality and FERPA requirements observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys.
• Must complete SEPA training within 90 calendar days of employment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support for students with Autism both inside and outside the Autism classroom.
• Ensures and supports student safety, student supervision, in-school transport, and personal care of students that require it.
• Modifies assignments/projects to students' level of understanding per their disability.
• Paper management (copies, communication notebooks, grading, progress monitoring, etc.)
• Serves as a scribe for students that require it.
• Participates in required training/professional development offered by the District.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Office equipment familiarity

Reading and writing English

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + Associate Degree or 48 credits or ParaPro

Job description

Mesa Elementary School in Westminster, CO is seeking an ESP—Instructional Assistant to support students with significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism. Work is 8 hours per day, 181 days per year at Westminster Public Schools.

Position requires strong communication, safety awareness, and ability to collaborate with diverse staff. Training and ongoing district support are provided, with confidentiality and FERPA requirements observed.