SPED Instructional Assistant - Reading & Math Support

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking an ESP - Instructional Assistant to support students at the Instructional Services Center. The role involves assisting the Special Education Teacher with small-group lessons, adapting assignments, and supervising during school activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent plus 48 college credits, or an Associate Degree, and completion of ParaPro PRAXIS/WorkKeys. Training via the district’s Para Academy is expected within the year.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workeys.
• Must complete the Para Academy training within the school year.
• Has experience or desire working with students who have emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• To build trusting, positive working relationships with students.
• To modify students' assignments and tests in the general education classroom as well as implement their accommodations.
• To assist Special Education Teacher by implementing small-group reading, writing, and/or math lessons.
• To assist Special Education Teacher with monitoring and supervising students during school events (e.g., field trips, assemblies, lunch, etc.).
• To assist Special Education Teacher or other certified staff by grading worksheets, documenting student needs, and/or monitoring student progress.
• To follow the instructions made by the assigned SPED teacher(s).
• Assist with medical needs of students as trained and directed by the School Nurse.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Team collaboration

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 48 college credits

Associate Degree

ParaPro PRAXIS/WorkKeys

Tools

Computer and keyboarding skills

Job description

Westminster Public Schools is seeking an ESP - Instructional Assistant to support students at the Instructional Services Center. The role involves assisting the Special Education Teacher with small-group lessons, adapting assignments, and supervising during school activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent plus 48 college credits, or an Associate Degree, and completion of ParaPro PRAXIS/WorkKeys. Training via the district’s Para Academy is expected within the year.