Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Wright JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL in Wright, Wyoming is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant to support students with special needs under teacher supervision.

The position runs 7 hours per day across a 187-day school year and may require a physical exam if offered. Starting date is immediate; duties include one-on-one and small group instruction, record-keeping, and collaboration with teachers to meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Understanding written procedures; ability to perform algebra/geometry; follow multi-step instructions.
• Flexibility to work with diverse groups and handle interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students under teacher direction in activities.
• Attends meetings to receive or convey information.
• Confers with teachers to support IEP objectives.
• Instructs students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records.
• Record observations and incidents for documentation.

Skills

Operating standard office equipment

Maintaining accurate records

Scheduling activities

Data gathering / collation

Communicating with diverse groups

Maintaining confidentiality

Patience and compassion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 WRIGHT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL - Wright, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant - Special Programs Education Assistant

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 WRIGHT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL - Wright, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

Job Details

Job ID: 5907146

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 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 is7hours a day/187-day school year.

**This position is open until filled.

**This position is located in Wright, WY (approximately 40 miles South of Gillette).

Purpose Statement: The job of 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

SKILLSare 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.

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clear; 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.

ABILITYis 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.

Pre-Employment

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

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