Special Education Instructional Aide FY 26/27

Job Description
Special Education Instruction Aide

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent
REQUIRED FOR HIRE: Level I IVP Fingerprint Card

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides essential support to students with diverse learning
and physical needs. This role focuses on delivering instructional assistance, managing student
behavior, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The position requires a high level of physical
stamina and the ability to provide direct personal care while maintaining constant supervision of
students to ensure their safety and well-being.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: There is a probationary period of (90) days. At the end of that time, the
employee will be evaluated by his/her supervisors. If the evaluation is favorable, the employee will
continue to work for the District. An unfavorable evaluation will result in termination.

Duties
• Provide instructional support with teacher’s supervision
• Supervise playground under teacher’s supervision
• Maintain constant supervision for students prone to elopement (wandering or running away).
• Quickly follow and safely redirect students who leave designated areas
• Provide personal care, including diapering and assisting with all aspects of toileting.
• Perform lifting and positioning of students onto changing tables.
• Assist non-ambulatory students with transfers between wheelchairs, standers, and other
adaptive equipment.

General Job Requirements
• Must be punctual in all assignments
• Observe all district policies appropriate to this position
• Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks
• Comply with confidential guidelines
• Attend training sessions required by Administration
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move students or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending at the waist to engage
with students at their level.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods in noisy or crowded environments and navigate
various campus terrains (playgrounds, hallways, etc.).
• Demonstrated patience and empathy when working with students with special needs
• Perform other general duties as assigned