Impactful Alternative School Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux City Community School District seeks an Alternative School Instructional Assistant to support students across classrooms and activities. The role emphasizes teamwork with teachers, families, and staff, using assistive tech to aid learning and maintain confidentiality.

The position requires completion of two years of higher education or an associate degree and may include paraeducator certification or ACT WorkKeys.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education or an associate degree or higher
• Voluntary Paraeducator certification is acceptable
• ACT WorkKeys assessments may lead to credentialing
• Minimum education includes high school graduation and experience with children

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within integrated and varied settings
• Communicate with teachers, co-workers, parents, and caregivers as part of an educational team
• Maintain professional conduct toward students and colleagues
• Motivate and assist students to build self-esteem, discipline, and interpersonal skills
• Use assistive technology and computers to support learning
• Respect diversity in children’s skills and backgrounds
• Gather data and provide feedback to teachers to improve instruction
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Professional conduct

Tech literacy

Education

Two years college

Associate degree or higher

Voluntary certification (Paraeducator Certification)

ACT WorkKeys (NCRC)

Tools

Assistive technology

Computers

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Sioux City Community School District seeks an Alternative School Instructional Assistant to support students across classrooms and activities. The role emphasizes teamwork with teachers, families, and staff, using assistive tech to aid learning and maintain confidentiality.

The position requires completion of two years of higher education or an associate degree and may include paraeducator certification or ACT WorkKeys.