Special Education Assistant

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Training and mentorship

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks passionate Special Education Assistants in Indianapolis to support students with disabilities through various roles, including Autism, Emotional Disabilities, and Life Skills Assistance. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, providing direct support, and collaborating with educational staff. Preferred qualifications include experience in special education settings and 60+ college credits or a passing ParaPro Praxis Test score. The position offers competitive pay and robust health insurance among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Preference for experience working with autism or inclusive education.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to assist in various special education roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support and implement IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff for student accommodations.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, and life skills.

Skills

Experience in special education settings

Behavior management

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration with teachers and therapists

Education

60+ college credits or ParaPro Praxis Test score

Job description

Summary of Opportunity

IPS is seeking passionate Special Education Assistants committed to ensuring all students with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Assistants provide direct student support, implement IEPs and accommodations, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Special Education Arches Assistant
  • Work one-on-one or with small groups of students in the ARCHES program
  • Support academic, behavioral, and life skills instruction under teacher guidance
  • Assist with IEP implementation and behavior intervention plans
  • Help students with self-care and independent living skills
• Special Education Autism Assistant
  • Work in the IPS REACH ABA Program
  • Provide structured behavior support under ABA principles
  • Collaborate with teachers, BCBAs, and RBTs
  • Assist students with communication strategies & sensory needs
• Special Education Emotional Disabilities (ED) Assistant
  • Support students with emotional and behavioral needs
  • Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Assist with academic and social-emotional learning interventions
  • Participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Special Education Inclusion Assistant
  • Work inside general education classrooms to provide push-in support
  • Implement accommodations & modifications under teacher direction
  • Collaborate with teachers to foster inclusive learning environments
• Special Education Life Skills Assistant
  • Work with students in self-contained Life Skills programs
  • Support students in daily living, vocational, and social-emotional skills
  • Provide hands‑on assistance with mobility & self-care tasks
  • Support community-based instruction experiences
• Special Education Assistant – Additional Adult Support
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with intensive needs
  • Help facilitate academic, behavioral, and social interventions
  • Assist students with mobility, sensory, or communication needs
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff

Qualifications

• 60+ college credits OR passing score on the ParaPro Praxis Test

• Experience: preferred in special education settings, inclusive education, working with autism, or behavior management & trauma-informed care, as applicable to each role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and robust health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Supportive work environment with training and mentorship

Additional Information

• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Remote Work Eligibility: Not eligible
• Physical Requirements: standing, walking, sitting, reaching, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations provided.