Educational Assistant-Special Ed

Job Information

Job

Title:

Instructional Educational Assistant (Special Education) – Non‑Exempt – Confidential Employee
Position Type:
Support Staff / Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 7/1/2025

Location:

Justice Marshall Intermediate School, Marion, Indiana

Reporting to:
Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

Evaluated by:
Building Principal with input of Classroom Teacher

Term: 180 days, same as students;
Special Education and Head Start days may vary depending on program calendar

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures
• Annual summative evaluation prior to May 30

Assist in the education of students.

• Successful completion of 48 hours of college credit or Para Professional Test
• Meet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality
• Special
  
  Education:
  
  Successful completion of Crisis Prevention/De‑escalation and restraint training

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Assist teacher in any way possible.
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting.
• Assist students with academic and behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader.
• Maintain documentation and records as determined by the principal and teacher of record.
• Relate to students in a non‑confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader.
• Assist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow guidelines of Article, FERPA or HIPAA in relation to student information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by TOR, principal, or Department of Special Services as part of a student’s IEP.

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence.
• Assist students with personal care skills as determined by IEP.

• Policies, procedures, and functions of an assistant in a classroom setting.
• Applicable software and applications (Microsoft Word, iPod/iPad Apps).
• Principles, practices, and methods of working with students.

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries or complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Assist students with classroom work as required by the IEP.
• Take responsibility and perform responsible and difficult work assisting students with behavioral or learning goals.
• Utilize applicable software applications (Read 180, Apangea, NEO, Microsoft Office).

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine)
• Classroom instructional equipment
• Physical or occupational therapy equipment (Special Education)

• Specified classrooms and other areas of building

• Must be able…