Special Education Instructional Assistant

Nimble; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Indiana is seeking an instructional assistant to support students in a Behavior Support classroom. You will reinforce lessons, read aloud, and guide small groups or individuals to build skills and confidence.

Hours may vary up to 29.75 per week and will depend on position, with on-site work and classroom supervision duties outside teaching blocks. The role emphasizes clear communication, patience, empathy, and adaptability as you partner with teachers and families to create a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work with children in a classroom setting.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce lessons, read aloud, and guide small groups or individual students.
• Help manage classroom routines, redirect challenging behaviors, and provide positive feedback.
• Organize learning materials, set up equipment, and assist with general supervision outside the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

Roles and responsibilities dependent on position discussed-

• Instructional assistant will work with children in a Behavior Support classroom


• Hours/days may vary based upon position, with a maximum of 29.75 hours per week


• Academic Support: Reinforce lessons, read aloud, and guide small groups or individual students.


• Behavioral Guidance: Help manage classroom routines, redirect challenging behaviors, and provide positive feedback.


• Classroom Prep: Organize learning materials, set up equipment, and assist with general supervision outside the classroom.

• Skills: Strong communication, patience, empathy, and adaptability.