Instructional Assistant SPEA Hearing Impaired

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.

**This position is7hours a day/187-day school year.

Position Start Date: August 19 2026

This position is open until filled

Purpose Statement:
The job ofInstructional Assistant - SPEA Hearing Impairedis done for the purpose/s of under the direction of assigned personnel assists tutors and trains special education and other identified students in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Essential Functions:
Assists special education students and other identified students under the general direction of the teacher (e.g. reading explain words reading to students arts and crafts classroom activities individual assignments etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to participate in classroom activities.
Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training workshops IEPs etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Instructs special education students and other identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups providing proper examples reading behavioral skills daily living skills writing verbal skills etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors students (e.g. library field trips classroom activities lunch room bus etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers recording grades copying displays collects paper distributes supplies etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials.
Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators psychologists teachers counselors staff etc.) for the purpose of providing information direction and/or appropriate referrals.

Other Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications

SKILLSare required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; and stages of child development.

ABILITYis required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 20% walking and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience
No job related experience is required.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

N/A

Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified

Certificates & Licenses
None Specified

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1