Educational Assistant-Special Ed

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 12/11/2025
• Location:
  
  Frances Slocum Elementary School

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Indiana

Position Title: Instructional Educational Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Supervises: Students

Evaluated By: Building Principal w/input of Classroom Teacher Benefit Level: A

Terms of Employment: 180 days (same as students);
Special Education and Head Start - days may vary depending on program calendar

Evaluation Period:

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

Purpose of the Position: Assist in the education of students.

Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connections with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

• 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.

• 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 of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting.

• Assist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader.
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, 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 HIPPA 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.

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Assist students with personal care skills as determined by IEP.
• Supervise students in the hall, restroom or classroom in teacher absence.

• 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 in 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/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

• Specified classrooms and other areas of building

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Must be able to lift items associated with being a Special Education Educational Assistant, including possible lifting of…