Instructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impaired

PRONGHORN ELEMENTARY; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PRONGHORN ELEMENTARY in Campbell County, WY, is hiring an Instructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impaired for the 187-day school year. The role involves assisting, tutoring, and training identified students under teacher direction, with some personal care and clerical duties. Starting date is immediate.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, within a school setting, and requires a criminal background clearance.

Qualifications

• Operates standard office equipment and maintains accurate records.
• Ability to understand basic procedures and follow multi-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students under teacher direction in reading, math, and daily living skills.
• Attends meetings and communicates information to teachers and staff.
• Instructs students one-on-one or in small groups to support IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records.
• Monitors students to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Performs clerical tasks and records observations for reports.

Skills

Office equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.

**This position is7hours a day/187-day school year.

**Purpose Statement: The job of Instructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impaired is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of assigned personnel, assists, tutors, and trains special education and other identified students in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Essential Functions:

• Assists special education students and other identified students, under the general direction of the teacher, (e.g. reading, explain words, reading to students, arts and crafts, classroom activities, individual assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to participate in classroom activities.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Instructs special education students and other identified students, one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students (e.g. library, field trips, classroom activities, lunch room, bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, recording grades, copying, displays, collects paper, distributes supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials.
• Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; and stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

No job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

N/A

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Instructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impaired

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 PRONGHORN ELEMENTARY - Gillette, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5988915

Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Nov 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.

**This position is7hours a day/187-day school year.

**Purpose Statement: The job of Instructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impaired is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of assigned personnel, assists, tutors, and trains special education and other identified students in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Essential Functions:

• Assists special education students and other identified students, under the general direction of the teacher, (e.g. reading, explain words, reading to students, arts and crafts, classroom activities, individual assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to participate in classroom activities.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Instructs special education students and other identified students, one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students (e.g. library, field trips, classroom activities, lunch room, bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, recording grades, copying, displays, collects paper, distributes supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials.
• Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; and stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

No job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

N/A

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.93 to $19.59 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Specialist , HR
• EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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