Special Education Assistant - Lifeskills​/Self-Contained

Join EVSC as a Special Education Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation! Why Choose EVSC? Impact Lives Daily:
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities. Innovate and Grow:
We're not just teaching we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments. Stability Meets Flexibility:
Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom. Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Supportive Community:
Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks. Cutting-Edge Resources:
Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students. Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future one student at a time. We are Better Together! Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career that truly matters!

POSITION DETAILS: EVSC Special Education Assistants work throughout the school year, beginning one day before school begins and ending on the last day of school. Enjoy your summers off! The schedule is 5 days per week at 6.75 hours per day and follows the EVSC School Board of Trustees approved school calendar. This includes 27+ paid holidays throughout the school year!

This position will begin in the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, Special Ed Assistants follow a salary schedule that provides an annual increase every year! This position is a Lifeskills/Self-Contained position. While employees will work in an assigned category, employees shall be required to support the needs of all students when necessary.

SALARY:
Year Hourly Rate 1 $ 16.41 2 $ 17.03 3 $ 17.67 4 $ 18.30 5 $ 18.92 6 $ 19.56 7 $ 20.20 8 $ 20.82 9 $ 21.45 10 $ 22.07 11 $ 22.72 12 $ 23.24 The hourly rate for a current EVSC assistant will be based on years of service with EVSC in an assistant role.

Annual, incremental pay increases are given for each year of service with the EVSC in this role if an employee has worked 120 days in a school year. New Employees begin on year 1.

BENEFITS: EVSC offers four Anthem medical insurance plans. You can select a plan that is best for you. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members.  to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period.

Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member. EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate.

This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.

Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity. EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.

REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED required. Additionally, all new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vacancy is posted first for EVSC Special Education Paraprofessional transfers. If no internal transfer takes place, outside applicants will be reviewed and considered. This position is based upon student enrollment in this school building. Fluctuating student enrollment may make it necessary to move an employee to another school…