Assistant, Special Education Resource (35 Hrs)

Avon Community School Corporation • White Oak, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant, Special Education Resource provides classroom support and assists the classroom or resource teacher in achieving student learning objectives according to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The assistant works with individual students or small groups to help them achieve and maintain classroom skill levels, supports classroom management, implements student-specific behavior plans as appropriate, and helps meet students’ special health care needs.

The position is full-time for 35 hours per week during the school year, with 181 assigned workdays. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The role is based at White Oak Early Learning Center. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and classroom volunteers.
• No experience is required.
• No certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced work in special education.
• Experience in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the schedule developed by the supervising teacher.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce materials or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and intervention work assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the classroom teacher to problems or specific information about individual students.
• Accompany students to general education and special area classes and support them in those settings.
• Use de-escalation techniques when student behaviors or emotions escalate, at the teacher’s direction.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines as needed.
• Operate and care for classroom instructional equipment.
• Assist with student supervision during emergency drills.
• Maintain records and collect data as directed by the teacher.
• Provide personal care support for and with students as needed.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Supplemental benefits, including vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• PERF retirement eligibility
• Paid time off eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED