Instructional Aide II - Prairie Rose Elementary

Prairie Rose Elementary School; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Rose Elementary School in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an Instructional Aide II to support students with significant learning challenges. The role involves assisting and designing daily care, observing progress, implementing instructional plans, and addressing students' health care needs under supervision.

This part‑time position (32–35 hours per week, follows the school calendar) reports to the Principal or Program Specialist and requires dependable attendance, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and update skills as needed
• Adhere to safety practices and operate standard office equipment
• Maintain accurate records and use pertinent software applications
• Understand instructional procedures and assist with age-appropriate student activities

Responsibilities

• Provide First Aid and medical assistance as directed by professionals
• Assist students with severe physical disabilities and manage safety restraints
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt and implement instructional activities
• Attend training such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures
• Support teachers in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives
• Assist in managing student behavior and crisis intervention
• Maintain and organize instructional materials and records

Skills

Perform multiple tasks

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Instructional Aide II - Prairie Rose Elementary

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Aide II at Prairie Rose Elementary School.

This position will work 32-35 hours per week and follows the school calendar.

Job Details

Job ID: 5953719

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 28, 2026

Job Description

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.

Certification

Additional certification/education may be required for specific aide positions at certain locations.

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.