Special Education Assistant - Wakarusa Elementary

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wa‑Nee Community Schools in Indiana is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support classroom instruction and student success at Wakarusa Elementary. The role requires collaboration with teachers to deliver high-quality instruction with appropriate rigor and relevance, ensuring measurable progress for students with special needs.

Responsibilities include assisting in one-to-one or small group settings, helping implement behavior plans, supervising students, and preparing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Paraprofessional Certification or 60 college credits hours.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in implementing behavior modification plans.
• Direct students in personal management skills.
• Assist students integrated into general education classrooms.
• Supervise students during community outings and classroom field trips.
• Maintain classroom routines when the teacher is absent.
• Prepare learning materials as requested by the teacher.
• Support confidentiality regarding students' IEPs and progress.
• Attend in-service training as determined by Wa‑Nee Community Schools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wakarusa Elementary

Responsible to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervises: Students

Instructional Coach, Classroom Teacher

Evaluated by: Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment:

180 days

Evaluation Period:

Purpose of the Position:

• To assist teacher in the delivery of effective, high quality instruction that includes rigor and relevance in their content areas in an effort to produce measurable results of student achievement.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours at a post-secondary institution
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as determined and directed by teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior modification plans.
• Direct children in personal management skills.
• Assist special education students when integrated into general education classrooms.
• Assist students when involved in community outings and/or classroom field trips.
• Supervise students and maintain the routine of the classroom while the teacher is out of the room.
• Assist with the utilization of alternate forms of communication.
• Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in preparing learning center materials.
• Monitor confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.
• Attend in-service training as determined by the Wa‑Nee Community Schools.

Secondary Functions of the Position:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Instructional Coach, Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator, Curriculum Director, or Superintendent.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa‑Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education
• Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine).

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Assigned Wa‑Nee Community School building

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department.