Instructional Assistant - SPED (Affective Needs - Day Treatment)

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking an ESP - Instructional Assistant to support students at the Instructional Services Center. The role involves assisting the Special Education Teacher with small-group lessons, adapting assignments, and supervising during school activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent plus 48 college credits, or an Associate Degree, and completion of ParaPro PRAXIS/WorkKeys. Training via the district’s Para Academy is expected within the year.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workeys.
• Must complete the Para Academy training within the school year.
• Has experience or desire working with students who have emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• To build trusting, positive working relationships with students.
• To modify students' assignments and tests in the general education classroom as well as implement their accommodations.
• To assist Special Education Teacher by implementing small-group reading, writing, and/or math lessons.
• To assist Special Education Teacher with monitoring and supervising students during school events (e.g., field trips, assemblies, lunch, etc.).
• To assist Special Education Teacher or other certified staff by grading worksheets, documenting student needs, and/or monitoring student progress.
• To follow the instructions made by the assigned SPED teacher(s).
• Assist with medical needs of students as trained and directed by the School Nurse.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Team collaboration

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 48 college credits

Associate Degree

ParaPro PRAXIS/WorkKeys

Tools

Computer and keyboarding skills

Job description

Position Type: ESP - Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES CENTER (ISC)Closing Date: Until filled

8 hours per day, 181 days per year

Classification: INST 03 ($25.55-$29.95 per hour)

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workeys. For those who do not have an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys, Westminster Public Schools offers an alternative method of meeting the highly qualified requirement through district sponsored classes and district assessment.
• Must complete the Para Academy training within the school year.
• Has experience or desire working with students who have emotional disabilities.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute certification or other necessary training to fulfill the position.
• Has excellent oral, written communication, and student rapport-building skills.
• Demonstrates competency in computer and keyboarding skills.
• Has ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures.
• Has ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Has ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Has operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail.
• Must pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Has experience working with diverse cultures, backgrounds abilities desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• To build trusting, positive working relationships with students.
• To modify students' assignments and tests in the general education classroom as well as implement their accommodations.
• To assist Special Education Teacher by implementing small-group reading, writing, and/or math lessons.
• To assist Special Education Teacher with monitoring and supervising students during school events (e.g., field trips, assemblies, lunch, etc.).
• To assist Special Education Teacher or other certified staff by grading worksheets, documenting student needs, and/or monitoring student progress.
• To follow the instructions made by the assigned SPED teacher(s).
• Assist with medical needs of students as trained and directed by the School Nurse.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.