Special Education Life Skills Assistant

Fayette County School Corporation; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Life Skills Assistant to support teachers in daily classroom activities at Connersville High School. You will assist with materials, supervise students, and help with behavioral and academic data collection to support instructional plans.

You will interpret for hearing-impaired students if needed, maintain confidentiality, and help with health-related tasks under supervision while promoting a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED, 60 college hours, or an associate degree or higher.
• Must have basic first aid and CPR training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain classroom discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with setup of classroom and prepare materials for instructional units and activities.
• Spend at least 90% of time with students; limit clerical tasks to 10%.
• Interpret for hearing-impaired students and maintain CEU-certified status.
• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and tutor as needed.
• Collect behavioral and academic data for ongoing assessment.
• Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, lunches, assemblies, and field trips.
• Implement IEP goals and adapt instructional/therapy techniques under supervision.
• Operate copier, laminator, and AV equipment.
• Escort students to/from rooms and maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Communication

First Aid

CPR certification

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 college hours

Associate degree or higher

Para Professional Examinations

Tools

Copier

Laminator

AV equipment

Job description

Applitrack seeks a Life Skills Assistant to support teachers in daily classroom activities at Connersville High School. You will assist with materials, supervise students, and help with behavioral and academic data collection to support instructional plans.

You will interpret for hearing-impaired students if needed, maintain confidentiality, and help with health-related tasks under supervision while promoting a safe learning environment.