Special Education Support Aide -Limited Full-time

Idaho Falls School District 91; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking a Special Education Support Aide for a limited full-time role up to 29 hours per week during the school year.

You will assist with individual and small-group instruction, prepare activities, and help implement adapted curriculum under a certified teacher's supervision, ensuring a supportive, respectful classroom environment and data collection on student progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits or a ParaPro Praxis score of 457.
• Aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Patient, yet firm, with good communication.
• Able to work and communicate with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom activities for the assigned student under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Works individually or with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists in drill work and with adapted curriculum.
• Assists small groups of students in library, computer, etc.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Assists in data collection of student's progress.
• Guides independent study and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Helps adapt curriculum and materials for classroom use.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Patient and firm

Communication with staff and students

Education

48 college credits or ParaPro Praxis 457

Job description

Special Education Support Aide -Limited Full-time JobID: 7122

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Date Available: 08/20/2026

Closing Date: 09/30/26 or until filled

TITLE: Special Education Support Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 48college credits or a minimum score of 457 on the ParaPro Praxis.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Patient, yet firm.
• Able to work and communicate with staff, students, and the public.
• Able to perform assigned duties.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator.

JOB GOALS

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement Test.

To work with individual students on a one on one basis or in small group settings within the general education classroom to help the teacher provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which a student can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource material.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares classroom activities for the assigned student under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Works individually or with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher. For example:
• Assists in drill work.
• Assists with adapted curriculum.
• Assists small groups of students in library, computer, etc.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Assists in data collection of student's progress.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• Helps adapt curriculum and supplementary materials for use in the classroom.
• Strives to improve and maintain job skills through inservice training programs and other means.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a limited full-time position scheduled for up to 29 hours a week during the school year. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 5- $16.39or $17.19 (with a bachelors degree or 5 years relevant experience) per hour.

This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.