Special Education Instructional Assistant — Support for Student Growth

Westfield Washington School District; Cherry Creek (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Washington School District seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource at Cool Creek Elementary School to support teachers and students. The role supports 35 hours per week across a 176-day schedule, starting 08/17/2026, with duties including small-group instruction and student accommodations during testing.

Under teacher direction, you will assist with life skills and basic needs, monitor progress, and help implement behavior plans to ensure student safety and

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 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 as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' 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 group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as chief information source for substitute teachers in the absence of the teacher(s).
• Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
• Record keeping as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students under supervision of certified teachers.
• Be proactive to maintain trust with teachers and students served.

Skills

Clear communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Independent judgment

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Job description

Westfield Washington School District seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource at Cool Creek Elementary School to support teachers and students. The role supports 35 hours per week across a 176-day schedule, starting 08/17/2026, with duties including small-group instruction and student accommodations during testing.

Under teacher direction, you will assist with life skills and basic needs, monitor progress, and help implement behavior plans to ensure student safety and