Assistant, Special Education Functional Academic (29 Hrs)

Avon Community School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental benefits (vision, life, D

PERF Retirement

Job summary

Avon Community School Corporation is seeking an Assistant, Special Education Functional Academic to support classroom and resource teachers in meeting student learning objectives per IEP. You will work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills and help maintain classroom routines while supporting special health care needs.

The position is part-time (29 hours per week), with an 8:00–2:15 schedule four days and 8:00–3:00 one day, 181 school days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced work in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher to achieve student learning objectives per IEP.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior plans.
• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Maintain records and data as directed.

Skills

IEP support

Classroom assistance

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant, Special Education Functional Academic (29 Hrs) JobID: 6590

• Position Type:
  Student Support/Instructional Assistants/ Asst-Special Ed /Classroom
  
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
  
• Date Available:
  01/05/2027
  

Primary Job Functions: Provides support to the classroom and assists the classroom or resource teacher in achieving student learning objectives per Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Specific duties will include working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve and maintain the skill levels of the class. Will also assist with classroom management and implement student specific behavior plans as appropriate as well as providing for special health care needs.

Salary Lane: ASST -Hourly pay starting at $18.50.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Assigned Workdays Per Year: 181 days (School Year Days)

Job Status: Part-Time (29 Hours per Week)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00-2:15 4 days; 8:00-3:00 1 day

Benefits: Part-time positions areeligible for supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement. (Not eligible for medical and dental insurance.)

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Advanced work in special education preferred.

Skills and Knowledge: Must have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including students, staff, parents, and classroom volunteers.

Experience: None is required. Experience in a classroom setting preferred.

Certification: None is required.

Essential Functions:

• Provides support to the classroom and assists the lead teacher in achieving student learning objectives per Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Specific duties include working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve and maintain skill levels of the class.
• Will also assist with classroom management and implement student specific behavior plans as appropriate as well as providing for special health care needs.
• Maintains schedule as developed by supervising teacher.
• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and intervention work as set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Notifies the classroom teacher of any problem or specific information about an individual student.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques when behaviors and emotions are escalated, at the direction of the teacher.
• May provide coverage for meetings which may include covering a general education class or taking over as lead staff member for the assigned classroom setting. May assist with leading an SRT (homeroom) for students with special needs.
• Accompanies students to general education classes, lunch, and special area classes and provides support to the students as needed, including clean up routines.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills.
• Maintains records and collects data as directed by the teacher.
• Will provide personal care support for and with students as needed.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

Comply with all Avon Community School Corporation policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols.

• Participate in professional development, as assigned.
• Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Kristin Williams, Director of Human Resources.
Primary Job Functions: Provides support to the classroom and assists the classroom or resource teacher in achieving student learning objectives per Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Specific duties will include working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve and maintain the skill levels of the class. Will also assist with classroom management and implement student specific behavior plans as appropriate as well as providing for special health care needs.

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 1:04:00 PM CST.

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