Special Education Support Assistant (IEP Focus)

Nimble; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support general and special education students under IEP/behavior plans. You will copy notes, modify tests, assist with daily care, monitor progress, and keep records updated. You will also assist with bus duties, supervision, and use of CANVAS and iPads.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with students with special needs. The position is on-site with regular collaboration with teachers and admin.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions.
• May require sensory interpretation training and student restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the general education teacher(s) and special education teacher(s) in the implementation of the individual students’ IEP and possible behavior plans.
• Support students in general education classes by copying notes, modifying tests and materials, reading quizzes and tests, and conducting small group learning sessions in accordance with the IEP.
• Assist the general education teacher(s) and/or special education teacher with students requiring daily care (for example: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.).
• Monitor student progress in general education classes.
• Keep the Teacher of Record informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns.
• Maintain a notebook and/or folders with copies of accommodation pages and behavior plan from the students’ IEP.
• Maintain data as appropriate regarding student behavior.
• Assist general education teacher and/or special education teacher with student discipline and implementation of individualized behavior support plans.
• Assist students on and off the bus.
• Check students’ work and assist students with make-up work.
• Provide escort and assistance to students when needed.
• Assist the general education teacher and/or special education teacher with daily supervision of students in the classroom, restroom, during emergency drills, assemblies, free time, recess, and field trips.
• Alert and inform the general education teacher and/or special education teacher of any problems or specific information concerning individual students.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Operate audio-visual equipment and computers or iPads for instructional purposes.
• Supervise students as assigned by the building administrator(s) or classroom teacher(s).
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality on student information, work, and progress.
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all school personnel at all times.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities assigned by the general education teacher, special education teacher, and/or building administrator(s).
• Operate and use technology (iPad, Computer, Apps, CANVAS, etc.)

Skills

Communication with staff and students

Written communication with supervisor

Experience with students with special

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

iPads

CANVAS

Computers

Job description

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support general and special education students under IEP/behavior plans. You will copy notes, modify tests, assist with daily care, monitor progress, and keep records updated. You will also assist with bus duties, supervision, and use of CANVAS and iPads.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with students with special needs. The position is on-site with regular collaboration with teachers and admin.