What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Summer Program position at Gladstone School District?
Supervisor: Summer Program Site Coordinator
Classification: Classified - Hourly, Temporary, Part-Time
Hours: 3.5 per day, 8 days
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Start Date: Summer 2026
Gladstone School District is seeking multiple Instructional Assistants for our summer program at Gladstone Center for Children and Families!
Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.
Job Goal:
Responsibility for organizing and supervising students, delivering curriculum designed and directed by teachers, and providing other academic support as may be required by individual students in small group and mainstream settings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Sound oral and written communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent documentation.
- Sound reading and speaking skills in English.
- Emotional and physical stamina to perform the duties assigned to this position.
- Ability to exercise tact, patience and courtesy when working with students, staff, parents and the community.
- Strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Knowledge of computers and educational applications.
- Experience working with people with disabilities desirable.
- Experience in a school setting desirable.
- Other qualifications as may be established by the District.
Essential Functions:
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- Supervise students in a variety of settings.
- Provide curricula to students in small group settings or individually.
- Assist students in behavior management as directed by supervisor.
- Assist students with basic life functions (such as feeding, toileting, hygiene, and medical protocols).
- Follow confidentiality guidelines of the District.
- Adhere to policies and procedures of the District.
- Conform to building regulations and employment rules.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of basic academic skills (reading, writing, math).
- May be required to have high school level proficiency in content areas.
- Capable of working with students of varied ages.
- Able to communicate with parents by phone, email and in person.
- Working interpersonal skills.
- Ability to help students with basic life functions.
- Knowledge and/or ability to learn lift and restraint protocols.