Special Education Instructional Assistant: Direct Support

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,840 - 33,985; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant – Intense Intervention for Covington Elementary School. This 9-month role is part-time, two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 5.5 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Pay ranges from $16.58 to $24.67 per hour based on experience and education; benefits are not included. Training may be provided upon hire, with potential van driving duties for some assignments.

Qualifications

• Two years of college study (60+ hours) or an associate degree preferred.
• Previous classroom assistant experience is desirable.
• Candidates should have strong communication and dependability for supporting teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect support to promote student learning in SPED and general education settings.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed to implement IEPs.
• Attend community-based activities to help students build life and vocational skills.
• Assist with behavior intervention plans when needed.
• Assist with personal care tasks as required and lift up to 50+ pounds.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Initiative

Dependability

Education

AA/AS degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Intense Intervention JobID: 1489

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - Special Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/9/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Covington Elementary School
  
  
• Date Available:
  2026 - 2027 school year
  
  

Terms of Employment
This is a 9 month position for 2 days/week (T, Th) for 5.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is not eligible for benefits. Pay is based on experience and education, ranging from $16.58 - $24. 67.

Purpose
Provides both direct and indirect support to promote student learning in the special education and general education settings as directed by the special needs teacher(s). Prepares the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction to implement individual education programs (IEP). Attends community based instructional activities to assist students in building life skills/vocational skills. Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) when necessary. May assist with and care for personal needs of students, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding and changing. Additionally, may provide assistance with physical transitions into wheelchairs, physical therapist equipmentand/or on and off the bus. Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Office.

Qualifications
Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's (or higher) degree is preferred. Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable. Candidates must have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process. Effective communication skills. Ability to take direction. Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments. Patience and genuine interest in education of students. Awareness and respect for student diversity. Clerical skills, flexibilityand confidentiality required. Training for this position may be implemented upon hiring. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds. A lift test will be required.May be required to drive a special education van with students as passengers (2-6 students) with additional adult supervision.

Postings current as of 7/12/2026 12:28:47 PM CST.

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