Instructional Aide - FCA Rogers

Young World Physical Education; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions – Arkansas is seeking an Instructional Aide for FCA Rogers in Rogers, AR. The role supports students with disabilities under teacher guidance and participates in ARD/REED processes.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining records, and assisting in parental communications. Requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience or credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with students or parents is preferred.
• One of: 30 college credits in child development or related field.
• Or completion of Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of teachers and campus administration.
• Assist in implementing IEPs and monitor student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, social workers, and therapists as needed.
• Assist in maintaining student records and ARD/REED timelines.
• Support in acquiring contracted service providers and coordinating evaluations.
• Ensure regular evaluation of student progress to improve services.
• Prepare and send IEP Report Cards to parents alongside general reports.
• Assist in planning resources and materials for students receiving special education services.
• Comply with state assessments and other mandated requirements.
• Support RTI processes and communicate with IDEA coordinators.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, and staff.

Skills

Patience with students with disABIL

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits or instructional aide certification

Job description

Responsive Education Solutions – Arkansas
Founders Classical Academy of Rogers Elementary – Rogers, Arkansas

Instructional Aide – FCA Rogers

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $18 per hour

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

ResponsiveEd’s Special Education Instructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
• Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• NOTE: After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Experience

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Have satisfied ONE of the following requirements:
• • Have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas.
• • Completion of an Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification course.