Special Education Assistant jobs at Avon Community School - 105 jobs

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 07/28/2025 Attachment(s): Special Ed Behavior IA BCSC Campus 6-27-25.pdf

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Attachment(s):

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 09/15/2025 Closing Date: 12/26/2025 Attachment(s):

Substitute/Substitute Classroom Assistant Date Available: 02/12/2024 Attachment(s): Sub instructional assistants 2-7-24.pdf

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 09/29/2025 Closing Date: 11/28/2025 Attachment(s):

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 07/29/2025 Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Attachment(s):

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Attachment(s):

PURPOSE Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms. IMPORTANT DETAILS Work Schedule: School year Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position. Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs. Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills. Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents. Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful. Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques. Must be willing to supervise students in community settings. Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department. Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has: Two years of college experience from an accredited college A two-year college degree from an accredited college Passed the Para-Pro Assessment One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children Passed annual school-level evaluations Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Assistant

PURPOSE Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms. IMPORTANT DETAILS Work Schedule: School year Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position. Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs. Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills. Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents. Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful. Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques. Must be willing to supervise students in community settings. Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department. FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Assistant Job Description

High School Teaching/Special Education Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Additional Information: Show/Hide Special Education Teacher Functional Academics Program Mild Interventions (9-12) License Required Please upload letter of interest, resume, transcripts, certifications and other pertinent documentation with this online application. For additional information, please contact: Mr. Brent Schwanekamp, Principal Plainfield High School ********************************* Interviews may take place prior to the due date in order to fill this position as quickly as possible.

Middle School Teaching/Special Education Date Available: 01/05/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Life Skills Special Education Teacher The Middle School Life Skills Teacher provides instruction to students with special needs, focusing on developing functional academic, social, communication, and independent living skills. The teacher creates a structured, supportive environment that promotes student growth, self-advocacy, and successful participation in school and community settings. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with special education teams. * Provide direct instruction in daily living skills, social skills, communication, and functional academics. * Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of learning, behavioral, and physical needs. * Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. * Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and support staff. * Teach and reinforce appropriate behavior and self-regulation strategies. * Facilitate vocational exploration and pre-employment skill development when appropriate. * Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with special education laws and policies. * Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. * Valid state teaching license/certification in Special Education. * Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred. * Strong classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills. Work Environment: Classroom, community-based instruction sites, and school settings that may require physical assistance for students, including lifting or mobility support. For additional information, please contact: Mrs. Brooke Walden, Principal ****************************

Middle School Teaching/Special Education Date Available: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Life Skills Special Education Teacher Job Summary: The Middle School Life Skills Teacher provides instruction to students with special needs, focusing on developing functional academic, social, communication, and independent living skills. The teacher creates a structured, supportive environment that promotes student growth, self-advocacy, and successful participation in school and community settings. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with special education teams. Provide direct instruction in daily living skills, social skills, communication, and functional academics. Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of learning, behavioral, and physical needs. Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and support staff. Teach and reinforce appropriate behavior and self-regulation strategies. Facilitate vocational exploration and pre-employment skill development when appropriate. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with special education laws and policies. Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. Valid state teaching license/certification in Special Education. Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred. Strong classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills. Work Environment: Classroom, community-based instruction sites, and school settings that may require physical assistance for students, including lifting or mobility support. For additional information, please contact: Mrs. Brooke Walden, Principal ****************************

High School Teaching/Special Education Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled Special Education Teacher Functional Academics Program Mild Interventions (9-12) License Required Please upload letter of interest, resume, transcripts, certifications and other pertinent documentation with this online application. For additional information, please contact: Mr. Brent Schwanekamp, Principal Plainfield High School ********************************* Interviews may take place prior to the due date in order to fill this position as quickly as possible.

PURPOSE Plan, organize, coordinate and implement educational services, support functions, student programs and instructional resources to meet the special needs of students in an assigned disability area; assist in developing and implementing curriculum standards in assigned disability area. Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting educational goals and objectives. Coach and support building level staff to effectively meet the needs of students with disabilities. IMPORTANT DETAILS Work Schedule: School Year Work Hours: Elementary Schools: 7:45am-3:45pm; Middle and High Schools: 7:10am-3:10pm Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in education, and five-year teaching experience with special education students. Incumbents must have strong planning, management, instructional coaching, analytical, computer, organizational, and oral and written communication skills. The employee must possess knowledge of methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials, requirements, processes, policies, objectives and equipment applicable to assigned field. Incumbents must have prior experience with implementation of evidence based best practices related to assigned disability area. Incumbents must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Ability to prioritize demands and meet special education timelines. Experience with strategies to facilitate improved social, and academic outcomes for students. Effective or highly effective teaching performance in prior professional placement. Exemplary skills in development of Individual Education Plans (IEP's). Extensive experience developing/revising FBA/BIP to support appropriate behavior. Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options: Exceptional Needs: Blind & Low Vision covering the appropriate grades PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience conducting classroom observations. Experience facilitating instructional coaching or peer coaching. Master's Degree in special education or related area. FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Instructional Support Facilitator Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf REMINDER: Final date for current FWCS teacher transfers is July 18, 2025.

Special Education / Student Support Services/Inclusion Date Available: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: 01/09/2026 Attachment(s):

Assistant, Special Education / STRIVE (35 Hrs) *INTERNAL ONLY* JobID: 6123 Student Support/Instructional Assistants/Asst-Special Ed /Life Skills (STRIVE) Date Available: 07/29/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 1/13/26. Primary Job Functions: Provides support to the classroom and assists the classroom or resource teacher in achieving student learning objectives per Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Specific duties will include working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve and maintain the skill levels of the class. Will also assist with classroom management and implement student specific behavior plans as appropriate as well as providing for special health care needs. Salary Lane: Hourly pay starting at $19.25. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Assigned Workday Calendar: 181 days (School Year Days) Job Status: Full-Time (35 Hours per Week) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement. Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible Holiday Pay: Not Eligible Qualifications: * Educational: High school diploma or GED required. Advanced work in special education preferred. * Skills and Knowledge: Must have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including students, staff, parents, and classroom volunteers. * Experience: None is required. Experience in a classroom setting preferred. * Certification: None is required. * Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community. Essential Functions: * Maintains schedule as developed by supervising teacher. * Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher. * Utilizes de-escalation techniques when behaviors and emotions are escalated, at the direction of the teacher. * Prepares classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials. * Accompanies students to general education and special area classes and support them in those areas. * Participates in in-service training program. * Assists with lunch, snack, and clean up routines as needed. * Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. * Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills. * Maintains records and collects data as directed by the teacher. * Will provide personal care support for and with students as needed. * Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. * Performs other such tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Non-Discrimination Policy: Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Kristin Williams, Director of Human Resources.

Special Education / Student Support Services/Intense Intervention Date Available: 01/26/2026 Closing Date: 03/27/2026 Attachment(s):

Special Education / Student Support Services Date Available: 10/09/2025 Closing Date: 10/03/2025 Attachment(s): Spec Ed Teacher Applied Skills TEMP BR 8-1-25.pdf

Special Education / Student Support Services/Inclusion Date Available: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: 01/02/2026 Attachment(s):