Special Education Aide III: Self-Contained Classrooms

Morningside Elementary School; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningside Elementary School in Sioux City, IA seeks an instructional assistant to support students with disabilities in a self-contained setting. The role emphasizes health, communication, and behavior supports to help students access instruction across K-12 settings.

The position focuses on small-group instruction, collaboration with teachers, and maintaining data while ensuring safety and confidentiality. Requires high school diploma; paraeducator certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum education include a high school graduate; paraeducator certification is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to gather, analyze data and solve problems as part of instructional support.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use a computer and learn assistive communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with health, communication, and behavior supports to access instruction.
• Support students in small group settings and integrate with peers as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Use CPI-trained de-escalation and safety techniques as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical and reasoning skills

Physical demands

Technology skills

Other duties

Education

High school graduate

Paraeducator certification preferred

Job description

Morningside Elementary School in Sioux City, IA seeks an instructional assistant to support students with disabilities in a self-contained setting. The role emphasizes health, communication, and behavior supports to help students access instruction across K-12 settings.

The position focuses on small-group instruction, collaboration with teachers, and maintaining data while ensuring safety and confidentiality. Requires high school diploma; paraeducator certification preferred.