Support Staff Long Term Leave - Special Education Assistant

Perry Township School District; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township School District seeks a Special Education Assistant for a long-term leave coverage from November 16, 2026, to December 17, 2026. You will support student growth by implementing district curricula, documenting progress, and coordinating with staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include grading, lesson planning, and ensuring compliance with district policies. Prior teaching experience is preferred; standard school hours apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of district curriculum and assessment practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Administers school elementary curriculum consistent with district goals.
• Responsible for grading and entering grades into the system.
• Promotes a safe, conducive learning environment for individualized instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Maintains records for student activities, achievement and attendance.
• Ensures student conduct meets school standards and policies.
• Coordinates with elementary staff and participates in grade level meetings.
• Supervises students during activities outside the classroom.
• Administers standardized tests if certified.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Record-keeping and grading

Data analysis

Job description

Support Staff Long Term Leave - Special Education Assistant JobID: 6930

Special Education Assistant

APPROXIMATE TIMEFRAME:11/16/2026 to 12/17/2026

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

• Administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Responsible for grading and entering grades into the system.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and grade level meetings.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs if certified.

Pay Rate

$125 non certified daily rate

$135 retired Perry teacher daily rate

$217.42 certified Teacher daily rate on day 15+

$275.75 retired Perry Teacher/Bachelors/long term assignment 15+ days on day one

$294.73 retired Perry Teacher/Masters/long term assignment 15+ days on day one

Equipment Uses standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.

Travel Requirements No travel required.

Work Schedule Standard teacher work schedule per building with specific start and end time dictated by school schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents, and staff.
• Proven ability to report work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to meet professional teacher education requirements of school and district.
• Ability to encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and to use that information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rulesand disciplinary systems of the school.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Proven ability to establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom

Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws andcodes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

Education

Experience

• Previous school experience is preferred.