What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Education position at DeWitt Public Schools?
Summary of Duties
Assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning school environment in which students can take full advantage of the educational program and available resource materials. Positions located in elementary and secondary buildings. This is a class II Level 07 position.
Reports to
Building Administrator & Director of Special Education
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be trained or willing to train in medical and student personal care needs, CPI, CPR and First Aid
- Must meet federal and state guidelines for paraprofessional qualifications
- Preferred experience or knowledge of working with students with disabilities
- Implement a variety of strategies to supplement general education classroom instruction, such as behavior plans, visual schedules, academic accommodations
- Provide instructional assistance to students with diverse learning and social emotional needs.
- Provide support to students both individually and in small groups to reinforce and supplement general education classroom instruction and social emotional needs
- Participate in all professional development, team meetings, and school/district initiatives
- Provide all students with opportunities for positive learning and interpersonal experiences.
- Work within general education and special education classrooms and may participate in small group instruction
- The employee must have the ability to physically transfer (pivot transfer) or assist students whose average weight is 100 plus pounds.
Compensation
DESPA Master Agreement Class II – 07 position
Work Schedule
6.42 hours per school day following district calendar
Positions for the 2026-27 school year based on student and district needs
FLSA
Non-exempt
Application Deadline
Internal: Thursday, June 4, 2026; 4:00 p.m.
External: Until Filled or June 11, 2026 or until filled (if not filled internally)
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants can apply by going to our website at http://jobs.dewittschools.net or by clicking on the DeWitt Public Schools link under the Human Resources/Employment tab. Questions can be directed to hr@dewittschools.net.