One on One Instructional Assistant, Autism
2025-2026 School Year, Starts August 4, 2025
SOAR is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. SOAR offers a holistic approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom.
Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.
SOAR Vision: SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.
Our One on One Instructional Assistants (1:1 IA) collaborate with the Special Education teacher, specialists (Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists), for creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs, and oversight of student programs related to all goals and objectives. The 1:1 IA supports the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of a student who has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing behaviors and minimizing disruptions.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
- Attends meetings and trainings for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Monitors and implements their student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, technology use, discipline, and other activities.
- Assists student as needed for restroom and handwashing breaks for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
- Escorts students for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
- Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. playground, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, car lane, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned based on the best interest of students.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically autism
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum High School diploma/GED plus proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university.
- Experience as an instructional aide supporting a teacher or multiple teachers; other relevant experience working with elementary aged students in a structured setting may be considered.
Salary and benefits
- Salary is based on experience and degree; range is $35,000 to $53,000
- Relocation Assistance
- $1,000 Health & wellness incentive each year
- Student loan & tuition assistance available
- $1,500 Special Education Stipend
- Comprehensive medical/dental benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,200.00 - $4,400.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80249 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80249: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person