1:1 Special Education Instructional Assistant

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Behavioral Student Support

Golden Valley Charter Schools is seeking a compassionate, patient, and student-centered Special Education Instructional Assistant – Behavioral Student Support to join our Special Education team. This position provides individualized instructional and behavioral support to a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) throughout the school day. Working under the direction of the Education Specialist and school administration, the Instructional Assistant helps implement academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports designed to promote student success, independence, and meaningful participation in the classroom and school community. Our Instructional Assistants are valued members of the educational team who build trusting relationships with students while collaborating closely with teachers, specialists, and families. The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in a variety of educational settings. Experience supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, communication, or developmental needs is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized (1:1) instructional and behavioral support throughout the school day.
• Implement classroom, behavioral, and academic strategies under the direction of the Education Specialist.
• Foster student independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Assist with implementing IEP accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans.
• Collect and maintain accurate data regarding student progress and behavioral goals.
• Support successful participation during classroom instruction, transitions, recess, lunch, specials, and other school activities.
• Utilize positive behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and proactive interventions to promote student success.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, administrators, and families as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality

Requirements / Qualifications:

Applicants should possess experience working with children who benefit from individualized academic and behavioral support. Successful candidates demonstrate patience, consistency, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in special education, behavior support, instructional assistance, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mental health, youth development, childcare, or related human services fields is highly desirable. Please submit the following:

• Letter of Introduction
• Current Resume
• Professional Letters of Recommendation

Applicants possessing additional certifications related to behavior support, crisis prevention, first aid/CPR, or special education are encouraged to include those with their application.

Comments and Other Information:

At Golden Valley Charter Schools, we believe every student deserves access to a supportive, inclusive, and engaging educational experience. As a Waldorf-inspired public charter school, we value meaningful relationships, developmentally appropriate instruction, and educating the whole child. This position provides an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the educational journey of an individual student by helping them develop confidence, independence, self-regulation, and meaningful connections within the classroom community. We recognize that successful individualized support is built upon collaboration. Our Instructional Assistants work closely with Education Specialists, classroom teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure students receive consistent, compassionate support throughout the school day. Knowledge of Waldorf education is appreciated but not required. We welcome candidates who are excited to learn and grow within our educational philosophy.