Towles Intermediate | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

Aid teachers with various instructional, clerical, and student management tasks for special education students in either special education or general classrooms.

Work Schedule

School year
Work Hours: Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, with exact times varying based on school needs and position hours.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Variety of Optional Supplemental Benefits
• For positions working more than 6 hours per day, includes Indiana Public Retirement (INPRS).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Flexible to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Strong office computer and communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Experience supervising students in community settings
• Participation in Special Education Department training
• Prefer candidates with:
• 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
• 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 Job Description