GVES Instructional Aide - SpEd

Grass Valley Elementary School; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Grass Valley Elementary School in Winnemucca, NV, seeks an Instructional Aide specialized in Special Education. The role supports certified staff with students, reinforces reading, math, and language arts, and assists with classroom management and instruction under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma with one of several options (Associate’s, 48 college credits, or Praxis Paraprofessional test). This is a 7-hour, part-time, 9-month position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required in addition to one of the listed options.
• Experience with students with disabilities is desirable.
• Paraprofessional role under supervision of certified staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, and math.
• Support small groups and individual learning activities.
• Assist with classroom preparations and materials.
• Maintain student records and assist with behavior management.
• Supervise non-instructional activities (lunch, bus, recess).
• Assist with field trips and parent contact as needed.
• Support inclusion and IEP objectives under guidance.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Behavior management

Confidentiality

Collaboration with staff

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Two years of college (48 credits)

Praxis Paraprofessional test

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

GVES Instructional Aide - SpEd

Humboldt County School District Grass Valley Elementary School - Winnemucca, Nevada Open in Google Maps

Humboldt County School District Grass Valley Elementary School - Winnemucca, Nevada Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895848
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

7 HOUR POSITION

Must meet the following requirements which include:

High school diploma in addition to one of the following:

• Associate’s degree
• 2 years of college (48 semester credits)
• Pass the PRAXIS Paraprofessional test

Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with disabilitiesin all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Perform delegable procedures such as diapering and toileting children with special health care needs, which may include using the tandem lift or the use of the hbyer lift.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
  Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile:

• Prior experience working with students with disabilitiesdesirable.

Position Type: Part-Time - 9 month position

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Clay Sagers , Principal
• Grass Valley Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]