Special Education Instructional Assistant - Level 2

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Leave benefits

174 days per year

7.5 hours per day

Training provided

Open until filled

Job summary

Brookings School District 5-1 is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant – Level 2 to support students with IEPs in an educational setting. The role is full-time with benefits, including partial health and dental insurance coverage and other retirement and leave provisions.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, de-escalation support, and assisting instructional delivery while maintaining data on progress and reports for the case manager.

Qualifications

• Must have completed two years post high school education.
• Pass all employment screenings.
• Ability and desire to work with children in need of special education who present challenging behaviors.
• Experience working with children with special needs and behavior disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in implementing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Assist in applying de-escalation strategies.
• Model and teach specialized strategies and techniques (social stories, peer facilitation).
• Contribute to the development and revision of student behavior programs and IEPs.
• Collect and maintain data on behavior and achievement goals.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials and behavior plans to enhance student performance.

Skills

Ability to work with children with SPN

Education

Two years post high school education

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Level 2

• Full-time with benefits
• 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
• Vision & Symetra coverage available
• South Dakota Retirement benefits
• Up to $25,000 life insurance policy
• Personal & sick leave package
• 174 days per school year, following the approved calendar
• 7.5 hours per day
• Wage starts at $19.60/hour
• Training requirements provided by the employer: De-escalation Training & Safety Care Training
• Positions open until filled

TITLE: Instructional Assistant Level 2

Qualifications

• Two years post high school education
• Pass all employment screenings
• Possess the ability and desire to work with children in need of special education who present challenging behaviors
• Experience working with children with special needs and behavior disorders preferred

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

Primary Function

To support implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assist in developing and implementing a behavior plan as described in the IEP; assist in the instructional program in an educational setting.

Physical Requirements

Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination; ability to carry 30-40 pounds; frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending; frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers; occasional physical management of students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Support students in alternative and classroom settings to control behavior.
• Assist in implementing de-escalation strategies.
• Model and teach specialized strategies and techniques (social stories, peer facilitation, peer training, etc.).
• Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collect and maintain data on behavior and achievement goals.
• Assist in preparation and adaptation of instructional materials and behavior plans to enhance student performance.
• Help establish and maintain home-school communication, including progress reports and other reports determined by case manager.
• Provide individual or small group instruction and support to students.
• Administer tests, correct papers, and record grades; prepare instructional materials.
• Supervises student activities, when needed.
• Participates in behavior management training as requested by the District.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.