2026-2027 Instructional Assistant (K) - John Reed

Job Summary

The General Education Instructional Assistant is responsible for supporting students. Assists teachers and specialists in the instruction, supervision and training of Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 students, as directed, in some cases pursuant to student specific plans. The General Education Instructional Assistant may be assigned to more than one site or classroom to provide student support where needed. The Principal, Assistant Principal, or administrative designee at the assigned school is responsible for
supervising the General Education Instructional Assistant. Certificated Staff at the site provides direction in job duties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily throughout their employment. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
- Behavior management strategies
- District Curriculum
- Appropriate evasion and restraint strategies (Managing Student Behavior, ProAct or
similar)
- Standard office machines, i.e. fax, network printers, and scanners; computers,
- Basic First Aid and CPR procedures and techniques
- Bilingual (Spanish) desirable

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities could be:
Experience/Training:
- Positive behavior modification, or willingness to be trained
- Curricular interventions, or willingness to be trained in curricular interventions such as
Response to Intervention techniques
- Prefer a minimum of two years working directly with students, especially students IEP
and/or behavior support plans
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Some college course work related to education is desirable

Comments and Other Information

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Recent Letters of Recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a complete record of prior education-related employment.

Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume

Resume