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2026-2027: Full-Time Special Education Instructional Aide
Resource Classroom- Stump Elementary
Reports To: Classroom Teacher, Principal
Salary Scale: Support Scale N1 - 7.5 hours/183 days
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
2026-2027 Salary Scales:
Salary Range: $22,039-$23,194; Full-Benefits (including retirement and health insurance)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
- Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
- Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
- Assists in delivering instructions to students;
- Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
- Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs;
- Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
- Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
- Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
- Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
- Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
- Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
- Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
- Attends required meetings and inservices;
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
- Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
- Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must possess good moral character.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professional may be required.
EVALUATION
The building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher(s), will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
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Who's Hiring
- Wake County Public School System68

- Ryder System56

- Jordan School District31

- Lynchburg City Schools23

- Pasco County Schools21

Top Industries Hiring
- Education54
- Technology & Software14
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Fintech4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional technologist jobs.
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, or Adobe Captivate for e-learning development
- Experience administering or configuring a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
- Ability to apply adult learning theory and instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop and revise course content
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, or other e-learning standards for LMS content packaging
Tips for Your Instructional Technologist Job Search
Align your portfolio to learning outcomes
Hiring managers want to see finished courses, not just screenshots of authoring tools. For each project in your portfolio, state the learning objective, the tool you used, and a measurable result like completion rate or assessment improvement.
Name every authoring tool you have used
Job postings screen for Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and specific LMS platforms like Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone. List every tool you have touched in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't pass you over.
Target postings by deployment environment
Corporate L&D roles, higher ed instructional technology positions, and K-12 ed-tech jobs have different priorities and interview styles. Tailor your resume to each context instead of sending one generic document to all three.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructional technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a needs-analysis walkthrough for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to describe a project from needs analysis through evaluation. Practice narrating one real project using ADDIE or SAM as a framework, including a specific design decision you made when constraints changed mid-project.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Clarify whether the role involves solo authoring, managing vendors, or both before you discuss compensation. Roles that include vendor management or LMS administration carry different market rates and workload expectations than pure design positions.
Instructional Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructional technologists?
The most active employers for instructional technologists right now are Wake County Public School System, Ryder System, and Jordan School District, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large enterprise companies with internal L&D teams tend to post the most consistently.
How many instructional technologist jobs are remote?
About 44% of instructional technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for asynchronous course development work that doesn't require on-site presence. E-learning authoring and LMS administration roles are the most likely to be remote, while positions focused on facilitating live training or supporting classroom technology tend to require in-person work.
How do you become an instructional technologist?
Most instructional technologists start with a bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, or a related field, then build hands-on experience with at least one authoring tool and one LMS platform. Creating a portfolio of sample courses demonstrates practical skills to employers. Many candidates deepen their qualifications through a master's degree in instructional design or by earning a certification from a recognized professional organization in the learning and development field.
How do you get an instructional technologist job with little experience?
Build a portfolio using free or trial versions of authoring tools like Articulate Rise or Storyline, creating short sample modules on topics you know well. Volunteer to develop training materials for a nonprofit, campus organization, or current employer. Applying for junior instructional designer roles or LMS administrator positions is a practical entry point, since both develop skills that transfer directly into full instructional technologist work.
What does the instructional technologist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical or portfolio review round where you walk through a past project, and a panel interview with stakeholders from HR, L&D, or the academic department hiring. Some employers add a skills assessment asking you to storyboard or build a short module under a time constraint. Final rounds often involve meeting the team you would collaborate with or presenting your instructional design philosophy.
Where can I find and apply to instructional technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to instructional technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to multiple external sites.
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