Special Education Assistant - Part Time

Location: Indianapolis

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Position Purpose

Working under the supervision of teachers, the teacher aide/assistant is a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Aides/assistants are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee and to follow the bylaws and policies of special education, their assigned school, and the school corporation.

Essential

Job Functions

• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Work in a positive, effective manner in the inclusive environment with students and staff.
• Be punctual with all assignments, professional in manner and speech, and notify co‑workers and building administration prior to necessary absences.
• Effectively collaborate and share information with the teacher of record.
• Effectively answer questions and assist students with organizational skills, staying on task, and reviewing/re‑teaching skills.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily duties.
• Facilitate small group instruction.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise student behavior and activities.
• Lift and move students.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.61 per hour.

Work Schedule

Hours and days vary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness to help special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time (Very frequent)
Ability to lift 25 pounds (Very frequent)
Ability to carry 25 pounds (Very frequent)
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 and codes, 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 reach in all directions (Very frequent)

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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