Special Education Instructional Assistant (Resource)

Westfield Washington School District; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource (35 hours/week) for Shamrock Springs Elementary School, available 9/01/2026. Reports to the Teacher or Principal and supports individual students and small groups to reach skill goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing accommodations, applying strategies, guiding independent study, and supervising assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Perform work without continuous supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintaining confidentiality of specified information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher(s).
• Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Record keeping as assigned by teacher.
• Under the supervision of certified teachers, assist in the areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students.
• Be proactive and do what is necessary to maintain a relationship of trust with teacher(s) and student(s) you serve.
• Assist students with assistive technology needs as required for academic success.
• Under teacher direction, gather data on goal progress and behaviors
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or Immediate Supervisor.
• Assist with students basic needs like feeding and toileting, along with assisting students with community based outings and work experience. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Assist students with their in school job placements around the building; watches classes with sub support when needed during case conferences; and sometimes eat and supervises lunch with students. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Implement behavior plans for students with aggressive behaviors to ensure the safety of the student and those around him/her. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)

Skills

Clear communication

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Job description

Westfield Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource (35 hours/week) for Shamrock Springs Elementary School, available 9/01/2026. Reports to the Teacher or Principal and supports individual students and small groups to reach skill goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing accommodations, applying strategies, guiding independent study, and supervising assignments.