Special Education Assistant - Severe/Profound-Long Term Assignment

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; Evansville (IN); In loco; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is seeking a Special Education Assistant for a long-term assignment at Lodge K8. You will assist teachers, supervise students, and support daily classroom operations in a high-need setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and entails a daily schedule of 6.75 hours. Benefits include enrollment in medical insurance and paid sick/personal days; ongoing professional development is required within 60 days.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• New employees must complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.
• Long-term assignment through May 28, 2027 with 5 days/week at 6.75 hours/day.

Mansioni

• Assist teacher in routine classroom operation with students.
• Prepare instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.
• Supervise students during non-class activities (recess, lunch, transitions).
• Follow teacher instructions and classroom procedures.
• Assist with clerical duties (inventory, bulletin boards, money collection).
• Support students with unique needs and maintain records.

Conoscenze

Special needs support

Student supervision

Communication skills

Collaboration

Classroom management

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Special Education Assistant - Severe/Profound-Long Term Assignment JobID: 2155

• Position Type: Paraprofessional - Special Education Assistant/ Special Education Assistant - Severe/Profound
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Lodge K8
• Date Available: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!

Why Choose EVSC?

• Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
• Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
• Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future one student at a time. We are Better Together!

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a long-term assignment through May 28, 2027. It is scheduled 5 days per week at 6.75 hours per day.

SALARY:

$16.41/hr. The salary includes compensation for hours worked (holidays are not paid).

BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for employee only medical insurance as well as two sick days and .5 personal day per semester.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED required. All new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

SUMMARY:

Assist teachers in the classroom or in resource settings with daily activities and student management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist teacher in routine classroom operation by working with students.
• Prepare planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.
• Supervise students involved in non classroom activities; recess, lunch, room transitions, etc.
• Implement/follow teacher instructions of classroom procedures.
• Make appropriate referrals when teacher is not readily available.
• Assist with clerical duties such as inventory, bulletin boards, collecting money, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of students' unique needs.
• Keep records, write lessons on the board, support students' work.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses.
• In specific classes, will feed, toilet, and manage self-care needs.
• Responsibilities may include non-medical procedures concerning personal hygiene of the students in addition to g-tube feedings.
• While employees will work in an assigned category, employees shall be required to support the needs of all students when necessary.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with special needs students.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of school trustees policies.
• In specific program areas, other skills may be required, i.e., brailling skills in vision area, interpreting skills in hearing area.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organizedwith attention to detail

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, textbooks, and government regulations (Article 7).
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students, and the general public.
• Ability always to communicate using correct grammar.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and to understand abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use available information and develop realistic long-term and short-term plans for curricular goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift students and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to bend at the trunk more than the average person.
• Depending upon the class assignment, the employee may be required to lift or move up to 100 pounds such as to move students and equipment on wheels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.
• Needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
• In positions including interpreting, use of the hands is a constant activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity.
• The employee must often meet deadlines and must report to class and/or duty assignments on time.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY? If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at [e-mail]. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community. Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged toapply.

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