Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs)

Avon Public School; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

PERF Retirement

Job summary

Avon Public School is seeking an Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs) to support students with IEP goals. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with health care needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a Monday–Friday schedule. Salary starts at $19.25/hour, with full benefits including medical and dental insurance; PERF retirement eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Advanced work in special education preferred.
• Must have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including students, staff, parents, and classroom volunteers.
• No prior experience required; Classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques when behaviors and emotions are escalated, at the direction of the teacher.
• Prepares classroom or learning environment with supplies and materials needed.
• Accompanies students to general education and special area classes and support them in those areas.
• Participates in in-service training program.
• Assists with lunch, snacks, and clean up routines as needed.
• 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 the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs other such tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs) JobID: 6533

• Position Type: Student Support/Instructional Assistants/ Asst-Special Ed /Life Skills (STRIVE)
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Date Available: 09/14/2026

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

Hourly pay starting at $19.25.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Assigned Workday Calendar

181 days (School Year Days)

Job Status

Full-Time (35 Hours per Week)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:40am

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement.

Qualifications

• Educational: 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.
• Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques when behaviors and emotions are escalated, at the direction of the teacher.
• Prepares classroom or learning environment with supplies and materials needed.
• Accompanies students to general education and special area classes and support them in those areas.
• Participates in in-service training program.
• Assists with lunch, snacks, and clean up routines as needed.
• 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 the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs other such tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign.

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 their 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.

Postings current as of 9/5/2026 12:26:37 AM CST.

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