Special Education Assistant 1:1

Perry Township School District is looking for Special Education Assistant 1:1 in Indianapolis, IN.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701463860 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Position Type:
Support Staff - Instructional/SpEd Ast. 1:1
Date Posted:
1/23/2026
Location:
Perry Meridian Middle School Special Education Assistant 1:1
Position Purpose
Instructional aides work under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by instruction aide include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the instructional aide is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Instructional aides are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Instructional Aides are expected to follow their assigned school and the school corporation's policies.
Essential Job Functions

• Hallway, lunchroom, passing periods, loading and unloading buses, convocations, and other supervisory duties as directed by the teacher, department chair, or principal (or designee).

• Assisting students in activities of daily living (ADL) which are related to personal care and may include:
  • bathing/showering, dressing, transferring to/from a chair, toileting (including diaper changes, catheterization and use of a toilet), and eating (both mechanical and enteric).
• Associated with ADL's are other activities to include, but not be limited to suctioning, medication administration, and ambulation.
• Persons are considered to have an ADL limitation when they are dependent on another person for assistance with personal care needs because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem.
• Some students with emotional or autistic disabilities require extraordinary self-discipline, patience and understanding.
• Assist with other support tasks as directed by the teacher, department chair, or principal (or designee).

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
$15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential
Work Schedule
The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs.
182 days per year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.
Physical RequirementPercentage of Time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Very Frequent
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Very Frequent
Ability to carry 25 pounds.
Very Frequent
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Occasional
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.
Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions.
Very Frequent
License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Previous experience with special needs children is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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