Special Education IA III - Small-Group Classroom Support

Loess Hills Elementary School; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux City Community School District, Loess Hills Elementary School in Sioux City, Iowa, seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant III to support students with disabilities in a small-group setting and help them access instruction across grades K-12.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data collection, and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and health supports under CPI training, while maintaining confidentiality and diversity awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum education include a high school graduate and previous experience working with children.
• A paraeducator certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with disabilities in various settings, including small groups.
• Communicate with special education and classroom teachers.
• Uphold professional, legal, and ethical standards.
• Motivate students to build independence and self-advocacy.
• Use assistive technology and adaptive equipment to support learning.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Professional conduct

Motivation & independence

Assistive technology

Data collection

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

CPI training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Paraeducator certification preferred

Tools

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Sioux City Community School District, Loess Hills Elementary School in Sioux City, Iowa, seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant III to support students with disabilities in a small-group setting and help them access instruction across grades K-12.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data collection, and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and health supports under CPI training, while maintaining confidentiality and diversity awareness.