Itinerant Relief Special Education IA Pool

Overview

We are seeking a flexible and dedicated Itinerant Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities, ages 3–22, across multiple school sites within a designated region. This position involves providing academic, behavioral, and personal care support under the direction of special education teachers and specialists. Staff can expect to work at many different schools, with assignments that may change every two weeks based on student and program needs.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, assisting with data collection, supporting classroom instruction, and promoting inclusive learning environments. The role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a variety of settings. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and additional training in special education is a plus.

Reliable transportation is essential, as travel between schools is a regular part of the position.

The position includes 6% premium pay to compensate for its itinerant nature and flexibility demands. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students across a broad age range and educational settings. The purpose of the Itinerant Special Education Instructional Assistant Relief positions is to provide a pool for deployment of available staff to meet urgent needs determined by the Special Education Relief Committee.

The salary range for this role is set at 6% above the regular Special Education Instructional Assistant. In the event an employee moves to a regular Special Education Instructional Assistant position, the appropriate pay grade will be reassigned.

The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. Special Education Assistant job duties vary according to the school/program needs (e.g., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, etc.).

• Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
• Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e-mails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their IEP.
• Directs and Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting students' needs, protecting safety, and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings to reinforce instructional objectives and support remediation of deficiencies in accordance with IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of…