Temporary Developmental PreK Aide - 29 Hrs.

MSD of Martinsville; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Personal days

Sick days

Wellness gym

Marathon Health Clinic

Job summary

MSD of Martinsville is seeking a paraeducator to support special education teachers in creating a safe, inclusive classroom. You will work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce IEP goals, implement accommodations, and help with behavior support plans.

The role requires standing and moving around the school, assisting with personal care as needed, supervising transitions, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer or communication skills.
• Ability to work with students.
• Experience in schools or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Support special education teachers in creating a safe, structured learning environment.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce IEP goals.
• Implement accommodations and behavior support plans as needed.
• Assist with personal care needs as required and supervise transitions.
• Move around the classroom and campus, lifting up to 20 pounds when necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Stability

Student support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

MSD of Martinsville Mission:

We work together, we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.

Job Summary and Requirements:

Support special education teachers in creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. This role involves working directly with students individually and in small groups to reinforce IEP goals and learning objectives, implementing accommodations and modifications, assisting with behavior intervention plans, supporting personal care needs as required, facilitating inclusion opportunities, supervising students during transitions, and performing other duties as assigned by the teacher or administrator. The position requires the ability to remain emotionally stable, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professional composure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities and responding appropriately to student needs and unexpected situations. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; actively move throughout the classroom and school campus; assist students with mobility as needed; and lift and carry materials, equipment, or assist students weighing 20 pounds or more.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, basic computer or communication skills (if relevant), ability to work with students, experience in schools or similar settings.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly rate is based on experience and certification at a range from $14.75-$20.25. Benefit options for positions over 29 hours per week include section 125 health, vision, and dental coverage, subject to plan terms (for employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week), voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, and other ancillary insurance options (subject to applicable waiting periods, for employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week), paid Time Off, 3 personal days and 5 sick days. This will be prorated based on the start date. Unused paid leave days roll over into sick accumulated days, and use of the Wellness Gym (workout facility for all employees and guests ages 18+) and Marathon Health Clinic.

The MSD of Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, employs the best-qualified individuals regardless of national origin, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, age, gender, or handicap/disability.