Job detail
Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Cross Categorical Resource
Wake County Public School System
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
Apex, North Carolina
Core responsibilities
The instructional assistant supports special education students by implementing ieps, assisting with behavioral intervention plans, and facilitating classroom activities. They also provide direct support for student transitions, personal care needs, and the use of assistive technology.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or ged and be working toward an associate's degree or cda credential, or meet essa requirements. A crisis prevention and intervention (Cpi) certification is required, and experience working with individuals with special needs is necessary.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationConfidentialityCollaborationCrisis preventionPersonal care assistanceStudent supervisionSafety monitoringClassroom managementData reportingAssistive technologyBehavioral interventionIEP implementationSpecial education supportStudent transitions