Special Education Assistant- Discovery Kindergarten

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant for Discovery Kindergarten. You will work under the supervision of teachers, providing crucial support in instructional, clerical, and behavioral areas to enhance the learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess effective interpersonal skills and a passion for working with special needs children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group instructional support aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Supervise students during transitions, meals, and other routines.
• Assist students with self-care and daily life skills.

Skills

Effective human relations skills

Collaboration

Instructional support

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant- Discovery Kindergarten

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Position Purpose

Working under the supervision of teachers, Special Education Assistants are an essential part of the total instructional program. The services the Special Education Assistant provides include instructional support, clerical duties, student supervision and assistance, and behavior management. The overall role of the Special Education Assistant is to provide support services to the classroom teacher(s). Special Education Assistants are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Special Education Assistants are expected to follow the Bylaws and Policies of Special Education, their assigned school, and the school corporation in which their classroom is located. Discovery Kindergarten is a fluid program designed to support special education students in kindergarten of varying levels of need.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate effectively with special education staff, general education teachers, therapists, and families to promote student success
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity of all students
• Provide individualized and small-group instructional/behavioral support aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Collect data on student performance and behavior to support progress monitoring and IEP reporting
• Implement behavioral support plans and use positive behavior intervention strategies
• Supervise students as directed to ensure safety and engagement during transitions, meals, recess, and other school routines in various settings, including: playground, lunchroom, rest periods, loading and unloading buses, hall duty, bathroom, and other school locations.
• Assist students with self-care and daily life skills as needed, such as toileting (which may include changing diapers and/or lifting) and personal hygiene activities, such as brushing teeth, wiping/blowing nose, and washing hands.
• Deal with student bodily fluids in accordance with guidelines established as part of detailed universal precautions, lifting in/out of assistive apparatuses/equipment, and clerical tasks.
• Engage in other support tasks as directed or assigned by the teacher, school principal, or his/her designee, or the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
• Special Education Assistants may be asked to ride/monitor buses if the need arises. When riding/monitoring a bus involves extending the workday, the Assistant will be paid for the extra time.
• Some Special Education Assistant positions require one-to-one services for students with challenging behaviors or other significant needs.
• 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. This may result in different building assignments.
• 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

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills including 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. Very Frequent Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. 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

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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