Impactful Pre-K Special Education Instructional Assistant

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; Aboite (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated LT Sub - Instructional Assistant - Pre-K at Aboite Elementary School in Indiana. This temporary role supports the special education and general education teams under the direction of a teacher to promote student learning and life skills.

The position runs 3.25 hours per day, four days a week (Mon–Thu) through December 1, 2026, with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's (or higher) degree is preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable.
• Candidates must have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments.
• Patience and genuine interest in education of students.
• Awareness and respect for student diversity.
• Clerical skills, flexibility and confidentiality required.
• Training for this position may be implemented upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect support to promote student learning in special education and general education settings.
• Prepares instructional materials according to teacher direction to implement IEPs.
• Attends community-based instructional activities to help students build life/vocational skills.
• Implements behavior intervention plans when necessary.
• May assist with personal needs of students and transitions (e.g., wheelchair, therapy equipment, bus).
• Other duties as determined by the Special Education Office.

Skills

Patience

Effective communication

Ability to take direction

Initiative

Confidentiality

Clerical skills

Awareness of diversity

Flexibility

Training upon hiring

Education

Two years of study or associate's degree preferred

Job description

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated LT Sub - Instructional Assistant - Pre-K at Aboite Elementary School in Indiana. This temporary role supports the special education and general education teams under the direction of a teacher to promote student learning and life skills.

The position runs 3.25 hours per day, four days a week (Mon–Thu) through December 1, 2026, with no benefits.