Special Education Assistant - Student Support & Growth

Avon Public School; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

PERF Retirement

Job summary

Avon Public School is seeking an Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs) to support students with IEP goals. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with health care needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a Monday–Friday schedule. Salary starts at $19.25/hour, with full benefits including medical and dental insurance; PERF retirement eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Advanced work in special education preferred.
• Must have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including students, staff, parents, and classroom volunteers.
• No prior experience required; Classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains schedule as developed by supervising teacher.
• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques when behaviors and emotions are escalated, at the direction of the teacher.
• Prepares classroom or learning environment with supplies and materials needed.
• Accompanies students to general education and special area classes and support them in those areas.
• Participates in in-service training program.
• Assists with lunch, snacks, and clean up routines as needed.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills.
• Maintains records and collects data as directed by the teacher.
• Will provide personal care support for and with students as needed.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs other such tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Avon Public School is seeking an Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs) to support students with IEP goals. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with health care needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a Monday–Friday schedule. Salary starts at $19.25/hour, with full benefits including medical and dental insurance; PERF retirement eligibility is noted.