Special Education Instructional Assistant - HHS

Fort Thomas Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Thomas Independent Schools seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support high school students for the 2026-27 school year. Under supervision, you will assist certified staff, reinforce reading and math, and help with assessments to ensure instructional goals are met.

You will also supervise students during lunch and field trips, maintain records, and participate in IEP processes to maximize inclusion and overall student success.

Qualifications

• Assist with reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.
• Assist professionals in administration and correction of tests and assignments.
• Help with classroom preparations and instructional materials for individual student needs.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management to keep a safe, orderly environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide students to reinforce core subjects and computer-assisted learning.
• Support small group instruction and one-to-one learning activities.
• Assist with administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and adapt strategies for each student.
• Document student progress and attendance as required.
• Supervise non-instructional times such as lunch, bus and playground duties.
• Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Assist with parent communication to encourage involvement.
• Support inclusion of students with disabilities across activities.

Skills

Reading support

IEP knowledge

Student supervision

Record-keeping

Behavioral management

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant - HHS JobID: 1729

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/4/2026

Seeking a special educationinstructional assistant to work with highschool studentsfor the 2026-27school year. Experience preferred.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.