Temporary Special Education Instructional Assistant IV

TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Independence, Oregon seeks a Temporary Special Education Instructional Assistant IV to support students with disabilities in the Basic Life Skills Program and related settings. The role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping implement IEP objectives, with duties ranging from small-group support to classroom assistance and behavior management.

Candidates must be prepared to work under supervision, follow district policies, and maintain

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines; monitor progress of IEP objectives.
• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining).
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with special education children and staff.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments and reinforces learning concepts.
• Oversee and supervise students during activities and field trips, ensuring safety.

Job description

Temporary Special Education Instructional Assistant IV

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

• Assignment, location and hours worked are subject to change based on program/staffing needs

Job Title: Instructional Assistant IV (Special Ed.)

Reports To: Building Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists classroom teaching staff and/or specialists by performing instructional tasks in small groups and one-on-one settings and provides student supervision in the Basic Life Skills Program (all levels K-21). Additionally, individuals in this classification may provide student support in a Resource Room, Intensive Learning Center or classroom environment as assigned.

BASIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Basic essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Be capable of physically assisting students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and takes direction from professional support personnel (e.g., speech therapist, behavior specialist, occupational therapist, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner with students who demonstrate significant or clinical levels of behavior.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, lavatory, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, student conflicts, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other staff
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow‑up learning activity(ies).
• Oversees and supervises students during activities, in library, in hallways, on field trips, at lunch and recess, ensuring safety and security at all times.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses.
• Assists students with managing behaviors and resolving conflicts as assigned by the teacher in multiple settings including classroom, individual learning space, and community.
• Maintains accurate and current student records (e.g., behavior/academic data), attendance records and files.
• Maintains a safe learning environment for students at all times.
• Follows the prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the set‑up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Assists the teacher in developing and assembling alternative educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).
• Assists teachers with filing, typing and/or data entry, duplicating materials and operating general office machinery including photocopy machines, computers and fax machines.
• Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs minor first aid in compliance with District policy(ies) and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District policies and procedures, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and community.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Attends in‑services, trainings, and staff meetings as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks