1:1 Special Education Aide

Benton Community School Corporation; Otterbein (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Benton Community School Corporation seeks a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in Indiana. The aide will work under special education teachers’ supervision to assist with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and foster student development.

Key responsibilities include providing support during classroom activities and supervising students during non-instructional periods. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This position offers meaningful engagement within the educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to assist students with mobility and personal care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent work habits and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in implementing educational strategies.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with disabilities.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess.
• Communicate daily with teachers to facilitate inclusive instruction.

Job description

Special Education Aide – Job Description

The Special Education Aide supports the educational and behavioral needs of students with disabilities in a school setting. This role works under the supervision of special education teachers and assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to promote student learning and development.

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff – Special Education / Special Education Aide
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Date Available: 26‑27 School Year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to assist students with mobility, personal care, and other activities as required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent work habits and attendance record

Terms of Employment

Hours per day: Dependent on Position
Days per year: 182 days/year
Hourly Wage: Based on Aide Pay Scale
Reports to: Teacher and Building Principal

Physical Ability

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, see and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Job Responsibilities / Duties

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Maintain an air of courteousness and confidentiality at all times, following all FERPA guidelines.
• Assist special education teachers in implementing educational and behavioral strategies outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with disabilities in various classroom settings, including general education classrooms, resource rooms, or specialized programs.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods, promoting social skills and peer interactions.
• Perform duties as special education teacher outlines in classroom schedule.
• Communicate daily with general education and special education teachers to facilitate inclusive instruction, programming and student achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.