Special Education Assistant 1:1

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide to work under teachers and support the classroom team. The role includes supervision in hallways, lunchrooms, buses, and at events, plus assistance with activities of daily living and behavior management as directed.

Responsibilities extend to supporting students with special needs, following prescribed programming, and collaborating with teachers and administrators to maintain a safe, effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes proficiently to support classroom activities.
• Willingness to work with students who have special needs.
• Demonstrates calm, patient approach in interactions with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in hallway, lunchroom, and during transitions as directed.
• Assist with daily living activities and related tasks per student needs.
• Follow school policies and implement programming under teacher guidance.

Skills

Read & write

Special needs support

Calm & patient demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

Instructional aides work under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by instruction aide include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the instructional aide is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Instructional aides are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Instructional Aides are expected to follow their assigned school and the school corporation’s policies.

Position Purpose

Instructional aides work under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by instruction aide include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the instructional aide is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Instructional aides are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Instructional Aides are expected to follow their assigned school and the school corporation’s policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Hallway, lunchroom, passing periods, loading and unloading buses, convocations, and other supervisory duties as directed by the teacher, department chair, or principal (or designee).

• Assisting students in activities of daily living (ADL) which are related to personal care and may include:
  • bathing/showering, dressing, transferring to/from a chair, toileting (including diaper changes, catheterization and use of a toilet), and eating (both mechanical and enteric).
• Associated with ADL’s are other activities to include, but not be limited to suctioning, medication administration, and ambulation.
• Persons are considered to have an ADL limitation when they are dependent on another person for assistance with personal care needs because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem.
• Some students with emotional or autistic disabilities require extraordinary self-discipline, patience and understanding.
• Assist with other support tasks as directed by the teacher, department chair, or principal (or designee).

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential

Work Schedule

The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs.

182 days per year

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

Physical Requirement

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds. Very Frequent Ability to carry 25 pounds. Very Frequent Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Occasional Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Previous experience with special needs children is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt