Instructional Assistant II Special Education (Temporary)

Gladstone, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supervisor: Building Administration or Director of Special Services

Employee Group: Classified - Hourly

FTE: 0.844 (6.75 hours per day)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date:As Soon AsApril 1st 2026

Hours:8:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Gladstone School District has an opening for an Instructional Assistant II - Special Education(Temporary) at Gladstone High School for the 25/26 school year!

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Gladstone offers stipends for classified staff based on educational experience. Inital salary placement is per the Classified salary schedule and determined by experience. Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Job Goal:

Responsibility for organizing and supervising students delivering curriculum designed and directed by teachers and providing other academic support as may be required by individual students in small group and mainstream settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sound oral and written communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent documentation.
Sound reading and speaking skills in English.
Emotional and physical stamina to perform the duties assigned to this position.
Ability to exercise tact patience and courtesy when working with students staff parents and the community.
Strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
Knowledge of computers and educational applications.
Experience working with people with disabilities desirable.
Experience in a school setting desirable.
Other qualifications as may be established by the District.

Essential Functions:

Regular attendance and punctuality.
Supervise students in a variety of settings.
Provide curricula to students in small group settings or individually.
Assist students in behavior management as directed by supervisor.
Follow prescribed Safety plans which may include response to aggressive student behaviors including biting hitting kicking and throwing of objects and may be required to intervene with physical or behavior intervention strategies.
Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating dressing toileting to include diapering. Assistance provided consistent with defined protocols for each student.
Follow confidentiality guidelines of the District.
Adhere to policies and procedures of the District.
Conform to building regulations and employment rules.
Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Sound knowledge of basic academic skills (reading writing math).
May be required to have high school level proficiency in content areas.
Capable of working with students of varied ages.
Able to communicate with parents by phone email and in person.
Working interpersonal skills.
Ability to help students with basic life functions.
Knowledge and/or ability to learn lift and restraint protocols.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Supervisor: Building Administration or Director of Special ServicesEmployee Group: Classified - HourlyFTE: 0.844 (6.75 hours per day)Application Deadline: Open until filledStart Date:As Soon AsApril 1st 2026Hours:8:15 AM to 3:30 PMGladstone School District has an opening for an Instructional Assista...