Instructional Assistant - Special Education II

Gladstone Center For Children and Families; Gladstone (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Gladstone Center for Children & Families is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education II for the 2026-2027 school year in Gladstone, Oregon. This role supports students with disabilities, collaborates with licensed teachers, and provides 1:1 or small-group instruction and health-related support as needed.

The position requires high school diploma or GED with experience in special education; knowledge of IEP/504 plans and behavior support is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse staff and families.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day routines and projects with teachers to support IEP/504 goals.
• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support in varied settings.
• Implement behavior support and de-escalation strategies as directed.
• Assist students in accessing materials and participating in general education settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and document student progress and safety data.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Collaboration

Google Platform

Office technology

Disabilities experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / two years of study

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education II

Gladstone School District Gladstone Center For Children and Families - Gladstone, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Classification: Classified - Hourly

FTE: 0.875 (7 hours per day, 8am to 3:30pm)

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Gladstone Center for Children & Families has an Instructional Assistant - Special Education II position for the 2026-2027 school year!

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whetheryou meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Salary is based on experience as per the Classified Salary Schedule - Level M. Gladstone offers stipends for classified staff based on educational experience.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

General Description

The Instructional Assistant - Special Education II (IA SPED II) supports the academic, behavioral, social-emotional skills, communication, medical, personal care, safety, and functional development of students with disabilities in various educational settings. Under the guidance and direction of licensed teachers, they provide individualized curriculum support, implement behavior intervention strategies, and regularly assist with personal care and health concerns as needed.

The IA SPED II also collaborates with teachers and staff to facilitate instructional activities, ensures student safety, supervises students with special needs, and documents student progress. This role involves certain risks, including exposure to infection and injury, and requires working with students who have significant or complex learning, developmental, communication, medical, functional, and behavioral needs.

The IA SPED II is assigned when student or program needs require more intensive, frequent, specialized, or complex support than is typical of the IA SPED I classification. This may include assignments involving significant medical, feeding, toileting, hygiene, communication, or safety.

Classification Distinction

The IA SPED II position includes the duties of IA SPED I, but is assigned when student or program needs require more intensive, frequent, specialized, or complex support, including regular implementation of behavior, safety, health, communication, and personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, hygience, safety, regulation, or other functional needs.

The IA SPED II classification is intended for assignments where these intensive or specialized support support duties are a regular and central function of the position, rather than occasional or incidental duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required. An Associate Degree or two years of study at a community college/university is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain a positive
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to listen actively while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions, student dysregulation, or safety-related concerns. Interacts appropriately with staff, students, parents, and other community members.
• Effective communication skills, particularly when working with high-needs students, to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication; sound reading and speaking skills in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment within established policies and procedures in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using office technology, including computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations, and general web-based applications.
• Familiarity with Google Platform applications.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, significant behavioral needs, medical needs, communication needs, or high-needs special education programs is highly desirable.
• Other qualifications as may be established by the District, provided they are reasonably related to the position and consistent with the classification.

Essential Functions

• Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects, student-specific delegated healthcare, and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing 504, behavior plan and individualized educational plans (IEP) objectives.
• Under the guidance of a licensed teacher or specialist, performs program-related instructional, behavioral and other activities to assist students with academic tasks, individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.), and skill development in a variety of settings.
• Implement behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques as directed; model and reinforce appropriate behavior and coping strategies to promote student regulation and engagement.
• Assist students in accessing instructional materials, navigating classroom routines, and participating in general education settings as appropriate.
• Deliver instructional, behavioral, and personal care support in a variety of special education environments—including resource rooms, program classrooms (e.g., behavior or communication-focused), and general education settings, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment, including 1:1 student support when required.
• Provides support in specialized program settings, high-needs classrooms, or intensive 1:1 assignments where students require frequent adult assistance for regulation, safety, communication, mobility, medical, toileting, feeding, hygiene, behavioral, or functional needs.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with students, staff, families, and community agencies.
• Handle personal student information and records with strict confidentiality, following district policies as well as federal and state laws.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising teacher and other school staff regarding student needs, progress, routines, safety concerns, health-related supports, behavior data, and assigned duties.
• Participate in relevant training or professional development to support student learning and well-being, and to stay updated on behavioral, medical, and data collection procedures, including training related to behavior intervention, safety plans, delegated healthcare, medical protocols, toileting, feeding, mobility, lifting, communication supports, personal care, data collection, and documentation as applicable to the assignment.
• Assists teachers and specialists in the testing and assessment of student skills. Records and maintains accurate test and developmental data on student performance, behavior, safety, personal care, health-related, or developmental data as directed.
• Regularly implements individualized behavior, safety, health, communication, personal care, or support plans for students with significant or complex needs, under the direction of licensed staff, specialists, nurses, or administrators.
• Regularly provides support to students that require frequent adult assistance for communication, mobility, medical, toileting, feeding, or hygiene needs, in accordance with individualized plans, District procedures, and required training, ensuring dignity and safety of the student and staff member at all times.
• Follow prescribed safety plans which may include response to aggressive, dysregulated, or unsafe student behaviors including biting, hitting, kicking, elopement, and throwing of objects. Physical or behavioral intervention strategies may be required when trained and authorized.
• Supports implementation of assistive technology, augmentative or alternative communication systems, visual supports, adaptive equipment, or other individualized tools as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to ensure continuity of support for students with significant or complex needs and effective collaboration with the classroom teacher and school team.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably related to the position and consistent with the employee’s classification, training, qualifications, and applicable student plans.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of fundamental academic concepts in math, literacy, and English language development, with the ability to support students’ understanding and reinforce instruction across core subject areas.
• Knowledge of school routines, behavioral expectations, and classroom procedures.
• Knowledge of special education practices, including IEPs, accommodations, instructional modifications, and restraint protocols.
• Knowledge of basic child development principles and age-appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices that support student well-being and inclusion.
• Knowledge of FERPA, mandated reporting laws, and confidentiality requirements in a school setting.
• Knowledge of behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, regulation supports, and safety-plan implementation as applicable to the assignment.
• Knowledge of personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, hygiene, communication, and health-related supports as applicable to the assignment and after appropriate training.
• Knowledge of documentation and data collection procedures related to student progress, behavior, safety, personal care, and individualized plans.

Skills & Abilities

• Building supportive, respectful relationships with students who may have disabilities, behavioral challenges, or communication differences.
• Assisting with instructional activities, note-taking, data collection, and task scaffolding.
• Using assistive technology, communication tools, or visual supports as needed.
• Using positive behavior support techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
• Managing time effectively, multitasking, and following routines with minimal supervision in high-needs or dynamic environments.
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries with students and families.
• Follow staff direction, student plans, safety protocols, medical or health-related procedures, and District procedures.
• Remain calm and professional when supporting students who are dysregulated, aggressive, medically fragile, or otherwise require intensive adult support.
• Accurately document student progress, behavior, safety incidents, personal care, health-related supports, or other assigned data.

Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $22.10 to $31.43 Per Hour Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Contact Information

• Yvonne Villa , HR Specialist
• Gladstone School District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]