About this role
MISD operates on a 4-day school week. Find out more about our district on our website at https://mountidaschools.com.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
Job Goal: To provide patient, compassionate, and high-quality instructional, physical, and behavioral support to K-12 students with special needs, working closely under the direction of certified special education teachers to ensure every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to learn. Minimum Qualifications
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Clearances: Ability to successfully pass a background check, child abuse registry clearance, and fingerprinting process.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, transfer, and position students (up to 50 lbs unassisted, or heavier with assistance/equipment), stand for extended periods, and bend, kneel, or squat to interact at eye level with students.
Key Attributes & Professional Competencies
• Heart for Special Education: A genuine passion for students who face physical, cognitive, emotional, or learning challenges, with a commitment to providing an inclusive, loving, and supportive classroom environment.
• Student-Centered Mindset: A positive, optimistic attitude and a unwavering dedication to doing whatever it takes—through patience, encouragement, and creative support—to help every child learn and feel valued.
• Adaptability Across K-12: Comfort and enthusiasm for working with students across all grade levels (K–12), adapting style and rapport to meet varying developmental stages.
• Collaborative & Teachable: Demonstrated ability to take initiative while strictly following directives, lesson plans, and instructional strategies set by certified teachers and specialists.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: High-Quality Student & Instructional Support
• Deliver high-quality, targeted support to individual students or small groups under the direct guidance and direction of the certified special education teacher.
• Assist in reinforcing concepts, adapting activities, and applying accommodations outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Classroom Collaboration & Directives
• Follow all instructional, behavioral, and routines directed by certified teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and school leadership.
• Assist the teacher in learning milestones.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
Care, Safety, & Physical Assistance
• Assist students with physical transitions throughout the school environment.
• Safely lift, move, or re-position students
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs with dignity, respect, and utmost care for the student.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records in compliance with FERPA guidelines.