Revised: 4/27/2025
Position Title: Instructional Assistant- Special Education Alternate Learning Environment (ALE)
Job Title: Instructional Assistant
Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: N07
Terms of
Employment:
- At-Will employment agreement.
- Salary is in the pay grade N07 on the Non-
exempt SAISD Compensation Plan.
- Entry hourly rate is at $18.50 with consideration
for directly related experience.
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Funding
Source:
This position is locally funded.
NOTE: Individuals recommended for hire in an Instructional Assistant position or any other position requiring
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) certification will be required to submit appropriate application/s
and fees as determined by SBEC to obtain certification.
Only those persons who meet the minimum qualifications as posted should apply for this position and will be
considered. The online application must be fully completed for consideration. Required documents should be
attached to your application.
Position Summary
Assist the teacher with the delivery of instructional and special education services to special
needs students and provide additional student support as needed.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with individual or small group instructional activities outlined by the teacher or teaching team and work
with students to develop academic skills.
2. Assist with supervision and monitoring of students, instruction, or activities inside the classroom environment,
including support with physical needs and personal care.
3. Assist with the preparation of instructional materials, paperwork, and recordkeeping.
4. Assist teachers in implementing program objectives that support developmental, behavioral, and academic
student performance.
5. Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of SAISD.
6. Assist in managing student behavior, including crisis intervention, physical management of disruptive students
and inappropriate behaviors, as needed.
7. Assist with maintaining a safe, neat, and orderly classroom.
8. Assist with the supervision and monitoring of students throughout the school day
outside of the classroom, including the cafeteria, playground, physical education
classes, boarding and exiting the bus, on community-based activities and other
assigned activities.
9. Assist in maintaining student records and provide feedback as requested by teacher.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for
this position.
Minimum Requirements
