Instructional Assistant - SPED (18-21 Transition Program)
About The Position
Instructional Assistant - SPED (18-21 Transition Program) JobID: 4158 Position Type: ESP - Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 11/25/2025 Location: HIDDEN LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL Closing Date: Until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide 7.5 hours per day, 181 days per year CLASSIFICATION: INST 03 ($25.30-$29.65 per hour) Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Must complete the SEPA training within 90 calendar days of employment. Work primarily with students who have significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism within our 18-21 Transition Program. Must pass various pre-employment background and screenings (external applicants only) Must be willing to obtain various training related to First Aide and CPI. Must possess strong work ethic and positive work attitude Demonstrate strong student rapport skills Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Must adhere to confidential requirements of the student, per FERPA Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier fax machine, e-mail, desktop/laptop computer, assistive tech devices Experience and skills working with culturally diverse populations desired JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Support student needs as outlined in the SPED Paraprofessional's Handbook Provide occupational and supervisory support for students age 18-21 with IEPs at school and in the community Ensure and support student safety, student supervision, in-school transport, and personal care Paper management (copies, communication notebooks, grading, progress monitoring, etc.) Participate in required training/professional development offered by the District Perform other duties as assigned Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: [email protected]. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Must complete the SEPA training within 90 calendar days of employment.
- Work primarily with students who have significant cognitive and behavioral disabilities, including autism within our 18-21 Transition Program.
- Must pass various pre-employment background and screenings (external applicants only)
- Must be willing to obtain various training related to First Aide and CPI.
- Must possess strong work ethic and positive work attitude
- Demonstrate strong student rapport skills
- Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Must adhere to confidential requirements of the student, per FERPA
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier fax machine, e-mail, desktop/laptop computer, assistive tech devices
Nice To Haves
- Experience and skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
Responsibilities
- Support student needs as outlined in the SPED Paraprofessional's Handbook
- Provide occupational and supervisory support for students age 18-21 with IEPs at school and in the community
- Ensure and support student safety, student supervision, in-school transport, and personal care
- Paper management (copies, communication notebooks, grading, progress monitoring, etc.)
- Participate in required training/professional development offered by the District
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
