Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
6/30/2026
Location:
To be determined
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Bloomfield Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Special Education Instructional Assistant (SPED IA) at the elementary level. Multiple openings.
Department/Assigned School: To be determined
Reports to: Director/Assistant Director Student Support Services/Building Principal
Bargaining unit: BFEP
Work year: 2026/2027 School year (Summer hours may be available)
Essential Duties:
- Reinforce academic instruction, previously taught by the teacher, to students.
- Monitor student behavior and respond appropriately.
- Implement modifications and accommodations made to student's curriculum and learning environment.
- Assist classroom/supervising teacher in maintaining daily classroom routines and discipline.
- Participate in mandated professional development activities provided by SSS Department and/or Board of Education including but not limited to Mandated Reporter Training, Physical Management Training (PMT), and Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS).
- Perform non-instructional duties (e.g., lunch, recess, changing etc.) as directed.
- Provide physical support for physically and emotionally disabled students.
- Assist students in performing personal hygiene tasks.
- Implement prescriptive Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Take direction from Supervising Teacher and/or SET, BCBA and administrators.
- Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate's degree, 60 college credits or have passed the Para Pro Exam.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Exhibit understanding, patience, and a positive attitude with children.
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Communicate clearly and courteously, both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *
- Regularly required to move from location to another location.
- Ability to run, walk, sit, stand, and remain alert on a daily basis.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
EOE