Substitute/Teaching Assistant, Special Education- Pick your own shifts

Parallel Employment•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Parallel Education is hiring Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work in local Indianapolis schools, with a current focus on Special Education. The role offers exposure to a variety of students, schools, age groups, and teaching styles. No prior experience or formal training is required, and applicants from all degree fields and career backgrounds, including retirees, are welcome. The position is for the 2026–2027 academic year and beyond. Employees can choose their own schedule, with flexible full-time or part-time hours, and must be available to work at least two full days per week. Work is performed when school is in session, with breaks when school is out. The listed first-shift range is 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though hours vary by school. Pay is $16–$18 per hour for assistants and $18–$20 per hour for substitutes. The employer describes an employee-driven full-time opportunity with reasonable assurance. The role includes carrying out teacher-directed lesson plans, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, engaging and mentoring students, and following school and company procedures. Special Education duties may include personal care, feeding support, student transfers and mobility assistance, physical prompting, and close supervision. Employees will receive guidance from local representatives on obtaining an Indiana substitute or teaching permit if needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must be able to work at least two full days per week.
Desire to work with children of all abilities; Special Education work is the main focus.
Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
FBI and DCS criminal history background screening.
Provide copies of a high school diploma or college transcripts.
Indiana substitute or teaching license; the employer will help obtain it.

Nice To Haves

Classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain schedule availability to accept weekly work opportunities.
Execute lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines and school curriculum.
Maintain an orderly classroom and provide a positive learning experience.
Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols, including fire drills and lockdowns.
Follow company and school policies and procedures.
Take attendance according to school procedures.
Assign homework according to the teacher’s lesson plans.
Supplement lesson plans with classroom activities if lessons end early.
Mentor and engage students.
Maintain a positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor.
Maintain classroom discipline and control in accordance with school policies to support a safe, productive learning environment.
Establish positive relationships with Parallel staff, school administrators, teachers, students, and their families.
Assist with toileting, diapering, clothing changes, and personal hygiene while protecting student dignity.
Support feeding and mealtimes, including prompting or specialized feeding as directed.
Lift, transfer, and position students using approved two-person lift techniques and adaptive equipment.
Push wheelchairs and assist students with mobility, transitions, and getting on and off buses.
Provide physical prompting and hand-over-hand support during instruction and daily routines.
Use trained de-escalation and approved therapeutic holds only after required crisis-intervention training.
Work at student level on the floor or mats and provide close physical supervision throughout the day.

Benefits

Weekly electronic pay.
Referral bonuses.
Flexible scheduling with the ability to create your own schedule.
Access to hundreds of open jobs 24/7 through an online system and a live dispatch center during extended business hours.
Potential direct hire by schools for full-time permanent teaching positions.

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