Special Program Aide - Stepping Stones - 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 Program Aide to support teachers and students in Stepping Stones. This limited full-time role is scheduled for up to 29 hours per week during the school year, with wages aligned to Grade 5 at $16.39 or $17.19 per hour if the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The aide will assist with classroom activities, manage small groups, and help provide structure, behavior support, and data collection under staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits or a minimum score of 457 on the ParaPro Praxis preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Patient, yet firm.
• Mandt training or the ability to complete Mandt training.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and transfer heavier students with the assistance of appropriate equipment.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Helps the teacher provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• Prepares for classroom activities under the supervision of the Teacher.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention and children who need consistent behavior management techniques.
• Performs clerical duties relating to their assignment.
• Guides independent assignments established by the teacher.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, collects data, and supervises testing and make-up work.
• Assists in duties relating to the supervision of students as assigned by the Building Principal.
• Helps prepare class displays and bulletin boards.
• Constructs supplementary materials for use in the classroom under the teacher's supervision.
• Strives to improve and maintain job skills through in-service training programs and other means.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with staff, students,/

Patient, yet firm

Mandt training or ready to train

Lifts 50 pounds

Previous experience preferred

Education

48 college credits or ParaPro Praxis score

Job description

Special Program Aide - Stepping Stones - Limited Full-Time JobID: 7084

Date Posted

8/4/2026

Date Available

08/20/2026

Closing Date

08/28/26 or until filled

TITLE

Special Program Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 48 college credits or a minimum score of 457 on the ParaPro Praxis preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Patient, yet firm.
• Mandt training or the ability to complete Mandt training.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and transfer heavier students with the assistance of appropriate equipment.
• 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.

To work closely with special education students on a regular basis to provide them with the support they need to gain full benefits from the District's special education program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps the teacher provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• Prepares for classroom activities under the supervision of the Teacher.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention and children who need consistent behavior management techniques.
• Performs clerical duties relating to their assignment.
• Guides independent assignments established by the teacher.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, collects data, and supervises testing and make-up work.
• Assists in duties relating to the supervision of students as assigned by the Building Principal.
• Helps prepare class displays and bulletin boards.
• Constructs supplementary materials for use in the classroom under the teacher's supervision.
• Strives to improve and maintain job skills through in-service 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 29hours per weekduring the school year. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as aGrade 5 - $16.39 or $17.19 (with a bachelors degree or 5 years relevant experience) per hour. Benefits will be in accordance to Board Policy.

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 provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

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.