Special Ed Instructional Assistant: Autism Support

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 provide instructional support for students with IEPs district-wide. The role emphasizes safety, personal care when needed, and adapting assignments to diverse disabilities.

The position involves CPI/SEPA training, background checks, and ongoing professional development. It is 8 hours per day, 181 days per year, with a district-wide scope and a focus on collaboration with a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys.
• Must complete SEPA training within 90 calendar days of employment.
• Works primarily with students who have significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism.
• Must pass various pre-employment background and screenings (external applicants only).
• Obtains CPI training & certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification.
• Must possess strong work ethic and positive work attitude.
• Demonstrates excellent student rapport skills.
• Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Must adhere to confidential requirements of the student, per FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support for students with IEPs both inside and outside the general classroom.
• Ensures and supports student safety, student supervision, in-school transport, and personal care of students requiring it.
• Modifies assignments/projects to students' level of understanding per their disability.
• Paper management (copies, communication notebooks, grading, progress monitoring, etc.).
• Serves as a scribe for students that require it.
• Participates in required training/professional development offered by the District.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student rapport

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credits

ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys

Job description

Westminster Public Schools is seeking an ESP - Instructional Assistant to provide instructional support for students with IEPs district-wide. The role emphasizes safety, personal care when needed, and adapting assignments to diverse disabilities.

The position involves CPI/SEPA training, background checks, and ongoing professional development. It is 8 hours per day, 181 days per year, with a district-wide scope and a focus on collaboration with a diverse student population.