Instructional Aide II - Elk Ridge Elementary

Bismarck Public Schools; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide II at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Bismarck, ND. This role supports students with significant learning challenges, assists teachers, and helps implement instructional plans pursuant to IEPs.

The position follows the school calendar, working 6.5 hours per day. Starting date is immediate and the role requires providing direct student care, first aid, and supervision in various settings to ensure a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Perform multiple tasks while updating skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, use pertinent software applications, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers.
• Provide Physical Care for students with severe disabilities, including lifting and securing wheelchairs and restraints.
• Collaborate with supervising teachers to adapt, modify, and implement activities and materials for students.
• Attend training and in-service meetings such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate with staff to evaluate academic progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement Behavior Management Plans under direction to manage student behavior.
• Maintain records and organize files, ensuring mandated requirements are met.
• Monitor student activities during lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, and field trips.
• Operate instructional equipment and assistive technology to support learning.
• Review student learning with teachers to identify needs for individual attention.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures; maintain prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties to support classroom and school operations.

Skills

Perform multiple tasks

Adhere to safety practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instructional Aide II - Elk Ridge Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906958

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Aide II at Elk Ridge Elementary School.

This position will work 6.5 hours per day and follows the school calendar.

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 daily care of students with significant learning challenges, observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, making recommendations for improved care and instruction, and addressing the special health care needs of assigned students.

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.

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

Contact Information

• Michael Jacobson , Assistant Principal


• Elk Ridge Elementary School


• Phone: [phone]