Program Assistant ( ABS) - John H. Castle Elementary

John H. Castle Elementary; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus driving option

Job summary

John H. Castle Elementary in Newburgh, IN is seeking a Program Assistant to support students with autism and behavioral needs. The role includes one-on-one or small group work, implementing behavior strategies, and daily data collection.

The position may be full or part time, pays $20.01 per hour, and may combine with bus driving for full pay and benefits. Applicants must meet residency/visa requirements and have knowledge of autism and positive behavior supports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Autism and positive behavior support practices.
• Willing to participate in staff training in relevant areas.
• Physically able to restrain students for safety reasons if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students with behavioral needs or intense Autism needs.
• Evaluate student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Implement evidence based behavioral and Autism strategies designed to make positive and appropriate changes.
• Assess crisis situations and defuse situations using de-escalation and crisis management techniques.
• Reinforce appropriate behaviors and redirect negative behavior.
• Support the Social Emotional needs of the students.
• Training on skills that would allow students to access education in their least restrictive environment.
• Daily data collection.
• Collaborate with staff to meet student-specific goals.

Skills

Behavior management

Autism awareness

Data collection

Interventions

Education

RBT certification preferred

Job description

Warrick County School Corporation John H. Castle Elementary - Newburgh, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Program Assistant ( ABS) - John H. Castle Elementary

Warrick County School Corporation John H. Castle Elementary - Newburgh, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899105

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

The focus of this position is to assist in implementation of intensive behavior management strategies for students with autism and behavioral difficulties in the classroom. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• working one on one or in a small group with students with behavioral needs or intense Autism needs.
• evaluating student needs and providing interventions to redirect behavior.
• implementing evidence based behavioral and Autism strategies designed to make positive and appropriate changes.
• assessing crisis situations and defusing situations using de-escalation and crisis management techniques.
• reinforcing appropriate behaviors and redirecting negative behavior.
• supporting the Social Emotional needs of the students.
• training on skills that would allow students to access education in their least restrictive environment.
• daily data collection.
• collaborate with staff to meet student‑specific goals.

Candidates must be:

• willing to participate in staff training in all relevant areas.
• physically able to restrain students for safety reasons if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess knowledge and experience with Autism and positive behavior support practices.
• Behavior background such as RBT, etc., preferred.

This position earns $20.01 per hour.

Position is paid 26 times a year. So total pay is spread out over the summer months.

This position can be combined with driving a bus for full-time pay and benefits.

Position Type: Full Time or Part Time

Salary: $20.01 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Adam Schmitt , Principal
• John H. Castle Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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