Substitute Instructional Aide (2026-2027 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for Substitute Instructional Aides!

Purpose Statement

The role of the Substitute Instructional Aide is to support the classroom teacher and/or program specialist by working with students individually or in small groups to enhance learning and engagement.

Essential Functions

Providing drill work, enrichment activities, or remedial support

Reading aloud and storytelling

Assisting with supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch, snack, and cleanup routines

Supporting students with disabilities or severe disabilities, which may include:

Assisting with personal care such as washing, restroom use, and dressing

Helping medically fragile students with daily physical needs

Assisting students with significant behavioral needs

Working in environments with occasional undesirable conditions or unavoidable hazards

Tutoring or assisting students with secondary-level curriculum requiring advanced subject knowledge

Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding student information

Bismarck Public Schools uses Red Rover, an absence management system, that allows substitutes to view and accept available absences as well as receive notifications about available jobs.

Interested?

The first step is to complete the online application. Human Resources will contact you to complete the hiring process.

Substitute Instructional Aides work on an as-needed basis