Special Education Functional Academics Assistant

Greenfield Central Community School District; Maxwell (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield-Central Community School District seeks an Instructional Assistant for Functional Academics at Maxwell Intermediate School in Maxwell, IN. You will assist certified staff, reinforce foundational reading, math and computer skills, and support individualized student programs to maximize inclusion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and handling daily tasks such as classroom prep, records, and safety. High school diploma required; prior experience with special needs preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students to meet instructional goals.
• Support reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom preparations and materials.
• Help with record-keeping to document student progress.
• Support behavioral management to maintain a safe classroom.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Greenfield-Central Community School District seeks an Instructional Assistant for Functional Academics at Maxwell Intermediate School in Maxwell, IN. You will assist certified staff, reinforce foundational reading, math and computer skills, and support individualized student programs to maximize inclusion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and handling daily tasks such as classroom prep, records, and safety. High school diploma required; prior experience with special needs preferred.