English Learner Instructional Aide - Horizon Middle School

Horizon Middle School; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Middle School in Bismarck, ND is seeking an English Learner Instructional Aide. The role is part-time (4 hours per day) supporting multilingual students under the supervision of the EL Resource Teacher and classroom staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with content-area instruction, documenting progress, and contributing to a positive learning environment. The position requires high school diploma and background clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal background clearance required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and teachers.
• Provide physical care for students with disabilities, including assisting with mobility and safety restraints.
• Support instructional activities by adapting materials and assisting with assessments.
• Attend trainings and meetings on first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate with staff to support progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement behavior plans and manage classroom safety and crisis situations.
• Maintain orderly records and assist in organizing instructional materials.
• Monitor student activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Operate instructional equipment and assistive technology used in learning.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety practices

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

English Learner Instructional Aide - Horizon Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938573
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an English Learner Instructional Aide atHorizon Middle School.

This position will work 4 hours per day and follows the school calendar.

EL Instructional Aides will work under the direction of an English Learner Resource Teacher, as well as a classroom teacher or teachers, helping multilingual students with content area curricula.

Purpose Statement

The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom. The primary responsibilities include assisting and designing the instruction of students who spek multiple languages, observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, and making recommendations for improved care and instruction.

Supervisory Relationship

Reports to: Principal and/or Program Specialist

Essential Functions

• Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance: Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers. This may include assisting with self-care plans such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, and other daily living activities to meet students' immediate health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills.
• Provide Physical Care: Assist students with severe physical disabilities, including lifting and securing students' wheelchairs, seat-belts, or other safety restraints, to ensure self-care for medically fragile students.
• Support Instructional Activities: Collaborate with supervising teachers, classroom teachers, and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials. This includes supporting instructional and developmental activities, content-area instruction for small groups or individual students and administering tests and assessments.
• Attend Training and Meetings: Participate in meetings and in-service presentations such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures to acquire and convey job-related information.
• Communicate with Staff: Work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement Behavior Management Plans: Under direction, implement student behavior intervention plans (BIP), learning contracts, reinforcement systems, and other strategies to manage and improve student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain Records: Organize and maintain files and records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring availability of items and compliance with mandated requirements.
• Monitor Student Activities: Supervise students during various school activities, including lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Operate Instructional Equipment: Use assistive technology and other tools to support student learning and communication, ensuring the effective delivery of instructional programs.
• Review Student Learning: Assist teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance
• Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support classroom and school operations.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Perform multiple tasks, including updating skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, use pertinent software applications, and maintain accurate records.
• You may but do not need to speak a language other than English for this position.

Knowledge

• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
• Ability to read manuals, write documents, present information, and solve practical problems.
• Understanding instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior.

Abilities

• Schedule activities, gather and classify data, and consider various factors when using equipment.
• Work flexibly with others, manage data using defined processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and handle crisis situations.
• Work effectively as part of a team and manage constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead, guide, and coordinate others. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Perform job functions that require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some climbing and balancing, and significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. The job generally involves 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. Work in conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience

Job-related experience is required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

SI

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.45 to $20.45 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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