What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant SPED position at Westminster Public Schools?
Position Type: ESP - Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 6/23/2026Location: WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOLClosing Date: Until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide
8.0 hours per day, 181 days per year
CLASSIFICATION: INST 03 ($25.55-$29.95 per hour)
Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Minimum Qualifications
8.0 hours per day, 181 days per year
CLASSIFICATION: INST 03 ($25.55-$29.95 per hour)
Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Minimum Qualifications
- Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workeys. For those who do not have an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys, Westminster Public Schools offers an alternative method of meeting the highly qualified requirement through district sponsored classes and district assessment.
- Must complete the SEPA training within 90 calendar days of employment.
- Works primarily with students who have significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism
- Must pass various pre-employment background and screenings (external applicants only)
- Obtains CPI training & certification
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification
- Must possess strong work ethic and positive work attitude
- Demonstrates excellent student rapport skills
- Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Must adhere to confidential requirements of the student, per FERPA
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier fax machine, e-mail, desktop/laptop computer, assistive tech devices
- Experience and skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
- Provides instructional support for students with IEPs both inside and outside the general classroom
- Ensures and supports student safety, student supervision, in-school transport, and personal care (e.g., toileting, medical, feeding) of students that require it
- Modifies assignments/projects to students\' level of understanding per their disability
- Paper management (copies, communication notebooks, grading, progress monitoring, etc.)
- Serves as a scribe for students that require it
- Participates in required training/professional development offered by the District
- Performs other duties as assigned
Salary : $26 - $30