Special Education Assistant- Behavior Support

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support the Behavior Support Program and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Program. The role involves various duties, including assisting students with behavioral and emotional challenges and performing supervisory tasks during school activities. Candidates are expected to have a High School Diploma and a desire to work with special needs children. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $15.61 per hour and requires patience and effective human relation skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children.
• Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with basic hygiene activities and routines.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Programs as directed by the teacher.
• Support tasks vary according to each classroom or student’s needs.

Skills

Effective human relations skills

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant- Behavior Support

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Special Education Assistant- Behavior Support or ASD Programs

Position Purpose

Working under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by the teacher aide/assistant include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the teacher aide/assistant is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Aides/assistants are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference

Committee. Teacher aides are expected to follow the Bylaws and Policies of Special Education, their assigned school, and the school corporation in which their classroom is located. This position would work in either the Behavior Support Program or the Autism Spectrum Disorder Program.

Essential Job Functions

• Playground, lunchroom, rest periods, loading and unloading buses, hall duty, and other supervisory duties as directed by the teacher, school principal or his/her designee, or the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
• Children in these programs may struggle with self-regulating emotions or sensory needs which results in a need for more direct supervision.
• Candidate must be able to keep children in designated areas as students may present escape-related behaviors.
• Support tasks will vary according to each classroom or student’s needs and may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Developing positive relationships with students and staff.
• Assisting students with basic hygiene activities and routines.
• Implementing Behavior Intervention Programs as directed by the teacher.
• Some students with emotional or autistic disabilities require extraordinary self-discipline, patience, and understanding.
• Other support tasks as directed by the teacher, school principal or his/her designee, or the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
• Teacher aides/assistants may be asked to ride/monitor buses, if the need arises.
• When riding/monitoring a bus involves extending the workday, the teacher assistants will be paid for the extra hours involved.
• Some aide positions require one to one services for students with autistic/emotional behaviors.
• The employee may be asked to follow that student for a number of years as they progress through the various grades and different levels such as elementary, middle, and high school resulting periodically in different building assignments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
  
  

Equipment

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

calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.61 per hour + .75 cent differential

Work Schedule

6.5 hours per day

182 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School Diploma
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and 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 Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional 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/ Certifications

• N/A
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.
  
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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