Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; Michigantown (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Central School Corporation is seeking an Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant to support instructional staff at Clinton Central Elementary School. You will collaborate with teachers to plan curriculum, observe student progress, and assist in implementing behavior plans.

The role emphasizes advocacy for individual learners, providing targeted interventions, and data collection to track student outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associates Degree or Para-Pro certification (We can help with certification).
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to plan curriculum and share student observations.
• Follow the schedule and routines already in place to the best of your ability.
• Encourage maintenance of predetermined classroom schedules and behavior plans.
• Get to know each learner and advocate for their success.
• Provide intervention and data collection as needed.
• Cover student arrival and dismissal as assigned.
• Attend field trips, lunch, and before/after school duty as required.
• Manage student behavior using approved disciplinary procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain substitute license.
• Must have a current background check on file.
• Be willing to learn various curriculum and resources available.
• Lead small group interventions with direction.
• Maintain a growth mindset and willingness to learn and grow education-wise.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Student advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Associates Degree or Para-Pro certified

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant JobID: 13427

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Clinton Central Elementary School

Staff members at Clinton Central Elementary School (CCE) are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the Bulldog
community who embrace the mission and vision of Clinton Central School Corporation. Staff value and respect every member of the
community. Staff are committed to helping students achieve success and work together to ensure all students learn at high levels.
Personal attributes in the areas of communication, collaboration, integrity, positive approach and growth mindset are key.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly meet and collaborate with staff for planning of curriculum and sharing of student observations
• Follow the schedule and routines already put in place to the best of your ability
• Encourage the maintenance of pre-determined classroom schedules and behavior plans
• Come to know each individual learner and advocate for their success
• Provide intervention and enrichment to students in needSupport in assessment and the collection of data as needed
• Cover student arrival and dismissal as assigned
• Other duties required with assigned grade level/students (attend field trips, attend lunch, before/after school duty)
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain substitute license
• Must have a current background check on file.
• Be willing to learn various curriculum and resources available
• Lead small group interventions with direction
• Have a growth mindset and be willing to learn and grow educationally

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience Preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree or Para-Pro certified (We can help with certification).
• Able to work effectively and communicate with a wide range of students, staff and administration.
• Strong human relations skills, including professional tact, diplomacy and presentation.
• Multi-tasking ability and strong organizational skills.
• Strong elementary level math and reading skills
• Willingness to attend job training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly