Instructional Assistant - Special Education

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

1 position at Scott Elementary School and 1 position at DeWitt Middle School

Position continuation will be evaluated for the 2026-27 school year based on student and district needs

FLSA

Non-exempt

Application Deadline

Internal: Monday, March 9, 2026; 4:00 p.m.

External: Until Filled

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by going to our website at or by clicking on the DeWitt Public Schools link under the Human Resources/Employment tab. Questions can be directed to [email protected].