2026-2027 Instructional Aide (SpEd) Pool (Middle/High School)

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Aide (SpEd)
CAMPUS/DEPT: Campus
SUPERVISOR: Principal/ Designee
SUPERVISES: N/A
STATUS & SALARY/FUNDING: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 10 Month Calendar, Instructional Aide Salary Matrix
[X] 100% funded by Federal Grants
[ ] 50% funded by Federal Grants
Positions 100% funded by federal grants are conditioned on the availability of full funding, and positions 50% funded by federal grants are partially conditioned on the availability of funding. Grant Program Assigned:_________________
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide students with appropriate instruction, learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify instructional activities as required. The Instructional Aide provides classroom support to students and teachers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Assist with creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

Assist classroom teacher and special education teacher as needed with implementing lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.

Provide one-on-one or small group instruction

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.

Establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for activities, assignments, and projects.

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher

Develop reasonable classroom rules and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.

Guide the learning process toward student achievement.

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and field trips.

Strive to implement the district and campus’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Be available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.

Adhere to district and campus procedures.

Maintain and improve professional competence.

Regularly participate in district staff development.

Regularly attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

Maintain regular attendance.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Paraprofessional/Educational Aide certification or 48 college semester hours required, no exceptions; Associate’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.

Experience working in a school setting with diverse student populations, parents, and other stakeholders.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other classroom technology.

Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional materials/supplies.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile.

This position may require prolonged or irregular hours.

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the state’s department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies

Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences as needed

Ability to facilitate various size groups using facilitative leadership skills as needed

Skills in written and oral communication (English), planning, and organization

Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in area of responsibility
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The Pro-Vision Academy maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.