Special Education Instructional Assistant

Eleutheria; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Collaborative team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Eleutheria in Kendallville, IN seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role supports K-12 students with special needs, implements behavior plans, and provides one-on-one instructional support in collaboration with teachers.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, classroom environment management, monitoring student safety, and basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in a school or treatment setting is preferred.
• Criminal and DCF background check required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proficient with standard software applications and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: work with small groups or individuals to assist lesson assignments.
• Environment Management: help maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Monitoring: supervise students in classroom, library, or on playground.
• Activity Assistance: assist with activities like art, literacy, and fine motor tasks.
• Clerical Tasks: assist with record keeping and using instructional media.
• Relationship Building: collaborate with parents, students, and teachers.

Skills

English communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard software applications & internet

Job description

Job Title:

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Pay Range:

$17-$21 per hour

Job Description:

2026-2027 School Year | Special Education Instructional Assistant | Full-Time | Kendallville, IN

About the Role:

Support students with special needs in K-12 school settings. You'll implement behavior intervention plans, provide one-on-one instructional support, and help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom. This role works closely with teachers to deliver personalized care for students with learning, social, emotional, or behavioral needs.

Why Join Us:

• CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Paid sick leave
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work helping students thrive

Instructional Assistant Responsibilities:

• Instructional Support: Works with small groups of students in an instructionalcapacitysuch asassistingstudents(individually or in groups)with lesson assignments.
• EnvironmentManagement: Assists in maintaining an appropriate classroom environment in order to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
• Monitoring: Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Activity Assistance: Monitorsandassistsstudents during various classroom activities (examples: art, literacy, fine motor skills,bathrooming).
• ClericalTasks: Assistswith clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, duplicating, and usinga variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Relationship Building: Establishesand maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers.

Instructional Assistant Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Priorexperience in a school or treatment setting, working with students needing learning, social, emotional, or behavioral assistance.
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development and child behaviorcharacteristics,generalpurposes and goals of public education, andtechniques used in motivating students.
• Clearances: Criminal and DCF background check
• Technical Skills: Proficient with standard software applications and the internet.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Personal Qualities: Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are crucial.
• Other :Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands:

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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