Instructional Assistant - Resource

Westfield Washington School District; Cherry Creek (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Washington School District seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource at Cool Creek Elementary School to support teachers and students. The role supports 35 hours per week across a 176-day schedule, starting 08/17/2026, with duties including small-group instruction and student accommodations during testing.

Under teacher direction, you will assist with life skills and basic needs, monitor progress, and help implement behavior plans to ensure student safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of work involving independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Perform work without continuous supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintaining confidentiality of specified information.

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as chief information source for substitute teachers in the absence of the teacher(s).
• Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
• Record keeping as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students under supervision of certified teachers.
• Be proactive to maintain trust with teachers and students served.

Skills

Clear communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Independent judgment

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
  
• Location:
  Cool Creek Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  08/17/2026
  

Description

Instructional Assistant - Special EducationResource (35 hours/week) is available at Cool Creek Elementary School effective 08/17/2026.

Reports to

Teacher or immediate supervisor and Principal

Terms

Full-time 176 days, 35 hours/week

Position Summary

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups, as assigned by teacher, to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Essential Functions

• Assist as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher(s).
• Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Record keeping as assigned by teacher.
• Under the supervision of certified teachers, assist in the areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students.
• Be proactive and do what is necessary to maintain a relationship of trust with teacher(s) and student(s) you serve.
• Assist students with assistive technology needs as required for academic success.
• Under teacher direction, gather data on goal progress and behaviors
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or Immediate Supervisor.
• Assist with students basic needs like feeding and toileting, along with assisting students with community based outings and work experience. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Assist students with their in school job placements around the building; watches classes with sub support when needed during case conferences; and sometimes eat and supervises lunch with students. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Implement behavior plans for students with aggressive behaviors to ensure the safety of the student and those around him/her. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)

Qualifications Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Perform work without continuous supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintaining confidentiality of specified information.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 9:10:10 AM CST

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