Job Description

Elementary School DLC Instructional Assistant - Riddle School District

Riddle School District seeks qualified applicants for the position of Developmental Learning Classroom (DLC) Instructional Assistant at Riddle Elementary School. 6 hours per day / 5 days per week to begin immediately.

JOB SUMMARY: The Instructional Assistant for the Developmental Learning Classroom (DLC) assists in the development of an instructional program by working with students who are receiving special education services, either individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, assisting in implementation of classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials.

SALARY/PAY RATE: $18.04 - $20.51 per hour (Depending on experience)

APPLICATION

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APPLICATION DEADLINE 11/11/2026 at 3 p.m.

DUTIES

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences for students enrolled in special education programs; confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of students with special needs, their individualized abilities, interests, and unique needs.
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district's discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students. Training in these procedures is provided.
• Perform various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, IEP development, maintain accurate files, and other related functions.
• Provide supervision of students with special needs in buildings or other school areas and school-related activities (i.e., hall duty, at assemblies, in lunch and playground areas, or with school buses as required).
• Assist in handling discipline problems in accordance with the district's discipline procedures and student's specific behavior support plan.
• Occasionally perform physical activities which may include moving and/or lifting of students with physical disabilities, moving, lifting, and/or physically restraining of students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Occasionally work with students who require attention to basic feeding and personal hygiene needs including potty training or diaper changes.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Must have the ability to work independently and use problem solving skills in working with individual and unique student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Or one to two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand and adhere to Special Education rules, regulations and policies.

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