Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant

SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Gillette (WY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 27,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL in Gillette, Wyoming is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant. The role supports students with special needs, assists in daily activities, and helps maintain classroom materials and records.

The position requires a high school diploma, passes a physical, and may involve IEP coordination and one-on-one instruction with students. Working conditions include school-site duties and possible shifts of 7 hours daily.

Qualifications

Operating standard office equipment.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Assists students under teacher direction to participate in classroom activities.
Attends trainings and meetings to convey information.
Instructs students individually or in small groups to meet IEP goals.
Maintains materials and student files for reliable information.
Records observations and incidents for documentation.

Skills

Reading support

One-on-one instruction

Classroom activities

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Gillette, Wyoming

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973909

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 6:00 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 is 7 hours a day/187-day school year.

This position is open until filled.

Purpose Statement: The job of Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant 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

... specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge

... 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

... 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.

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

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance