Special Education Instructional Assistant

High Point Academy•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point Academy is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, hourly position focuses on supporting individual students in a one to one setting. Instructional Assistants are an essential support for students with disabilities who require intensive, targeted support. In addition, IAs may support students through skill-building groups that extend grade-level learning to ensure all students are progressing toward academic goals and individual goals. The ideal candidate is a reflective practitioner who enjoys working closely with students, uses data to guide instruction, and collaborates effectively with classroom teachers, families, and special education teachers to ensure alignment with IEP goals and services.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Associates Degree or ability to pass the Para Pro Exam upon hire
Interest in and commitment to high expectations for all children
Expert-level written and oral communication skills
Commitment to HPA-approved curriculum/teaching structures
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Ability to apply superb judgment
Exemplary professional practices and integrity
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrates skills in promoting and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Education or 3+ years of experience in a school setting.
Proven ability to provide small group support for students or one to one supports for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide a small group or 1:1 support to students based on data, at the direction of the classroom teacher/Director or Special Education teacher.
Utilize high-quality resources to deliver small group lessons, collect student work, and provide evidence of student work following the rhythm of school-wide MTSS cycles of support.
Communicate and collect data on student learning and progress.
Provide individual instructional support.
Support and manage personal care needs including feeding, medical needs as delegated by School Nurse, and toileting.
Support classroom teachers and service providers with weekly family communication folders that include school-wide fliers, homework, completed work, and personalized student notes.
Lead school beautification efforts for grade band including posting student work, updating bulletin boards, decorating the hallway, etc.
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
Develops a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect with colleagues and students.
Participates in all required training with the grade level team, Director, and teachers to provide classroom support that is coordinated and consistent with the classroom teachers.
When necessary, provide class coverage.
Participates in MTSS meetings/data meetings, providing updates/information regarding students who are a part of the small group.
Complete other duties as assigned.