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Special Education Assistant II - Extended Resource Room

Independent School District of Boise City -
Boise, ID

Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
Care documentation
High school diploma or GED
Individualized instructions
Curriculum implementation
Working with students
Relationship management
Computer skills
Progress documentation
Special education record keeping
Student engagement classroom management

Full Job Description

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Assistant II - Extended Resource Room

POSTING NUMBER:

202-20260716-CL-A

LOCATION:

Fairmont Jr High

POSTING DATE:

07/16/2026

CLOSING DATE:

07/21/2026

WORKING HOURS:

7:15AM - 2:45PM

HOURS PER DAY:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boise School District Support Staff - A Rewarding Career Serving Students & Our Community (video link)

Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.

ERR: Extended Resource Room

Students with a variety of moderate-severe disabilities in grades K-12 receive the majority of their instruction in a setting outside the general education classroom. Instruction in pre-academic, basic academic, social and behavioral skills is provided on an individual and small-group basis. Pre-vocational and independent life skills instruction is an important component at the secondary level. Students assigned to these classes are included on a part-time basis in general education classes. These classrooms typically have 12-14 students and several classroom assistants.

Once hired, you may be reassigned to another special education classroom or location depending on District need.

New-to-District Classified employees may be eligible to receive credit for up to two years’ worth of credit for movement (steps) on the Classified Salary Schedule based on relevant prior work experience. Please complete the top portion of this form and provide it to your previous employer for completion. To qualify, newly hired employees must provide this form, completed by your former employer(s), to Human Resources no later than the date of their fingerprinting and appointment.

For District Employees:
1.Login to your WorkSpace
2.Complete the In-District Transfer Application
3.Add this Job Number to your Transfer Application under the Employment Openings section
4.Submit application
For Outside Applicants:
Please refer to our How to Apply for Classified Positions web page for detailed information.

Application Video: Classified - for oustside applicants
Application Video: Transfer - current employees

Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.

Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.

DAYS:

183

SALARY:

Index: 01/F/02 ($20.15/hour) to 01/F/04 ($21.80/hour) depending on verified experience for NEW to District Employees

Transferring employees or former District employees hired into this role will be placed on the "F" letter grade of the Classified Salary Schedule, but the initial step placement will vary based on a variety of factors.

Classified Salary Schedule

Benefits Information:
For positions that qualify, the District offers a benefit package that is valued at more than $10,000 annually. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERSI) and are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.
Please see our Benefits Brochure It All Adds Up!

START DATE:

08/10/2026

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of

Curriculum modification and accommodation methods;

School and District rules, codes, standards, and expected student behaviors;

Educational procedures, including classroom management and testing accommodations;

Special Education methods and procedures for instructing students with moderate to severe physical, learning or emotional disabilities;

Ability to

Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures;

Demonstrate patience in working with students of varying abilities and disabilities;

Prepare and implement curriculum modifications;

Prepare and maintain records and documentation;

Work effectively with students of varied backgrounds and abilities;

Maintain student and District confidentiality;

Operate classroom instructional equipment, office equipment, and a computer using programs appropriate to assigned duties;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

Provide services that are billable through the Medicaid Health & Human Services Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties

Maintain student and district confidentiality;

Provide feedback to special education teacher concerning student performance in all goal areas;

Assist and or accompany students at school based social situations; and various school activities;

Provide student supervision as detailed in the IEP and as directed by the special education teacher;

Provide job coaching to students at job sites for students (secondary);

Assist teacher or related service provider in maintaining assistive, adaptive or medical equipment;

Complete district training based upon Idaho Paraprofessional Standards;

Ensure student safety through district approved de-escalation and physical intervention programs or training;

Implement Assistive Technology devices and equipment;

Assist with Curriculum and Instructional strategies specific to the assigned program or students;

Provide district approved de-escalation and intervention strategies to reduce the need for physical intervention;

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

IEP Implementation and Teaching

Assist individual students with goals within their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) through individual or small group instruction and implement District approved curriculum that is aligned with their individual goals. IEP goals may include academics, behavioral support, social emotional support, etc;

Document student learning and progress through data collection and Medicaid billing under the direction of a teacher, or a related service provider, support the implementation of devices and identified equipment and resources identified to meet student needs;

Behavior Prevention, Support, and Response

Foster a positive learning environment, build relationships, utilize positive behavior supports, and implement de-escalation strategies in order to address challening behaviors;

Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to prevent and/or minimize aggressive behavior;

Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.

Personal Care

Assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting, feeding, mobility transfers and/or equipment use.

Acceptable Experience & Training

High school diploma or GED equivalency; and

Forty-eight (48) college credits or an Associate's Degree or successful completion of the ETS paraprofessional Praxis or equivalent; and

Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred; and

Google Suite experience is preferred; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform as an effective and competent Special Education Assistant.

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor classroom activities and comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, review, and prepare a variety of written and text documents and materials;

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate classroom instruction equipment and office equipment, including a personal computer;

Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long periods of time, to lift or move objects or students that weigh up to 50 pounds, and to work in a detention and classroom environment;

Job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, running, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling lifting, and grasping.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Application Requirements:

A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Employment for this position is “at will”. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…”

Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.

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