Special Education Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
6/5/2025

Location:
McCulloch Junior High School

Date Available:
08/06/2025

Closing Date:
07/31/2025

District:
Marion Community Schools MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Marion, Indiana


Job Description



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.



Minimum Requirements: The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• 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

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been deemed critical to the successful performance of this position.

• 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.

Special Education

• 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.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• 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.

Special Education

• 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.

Knowledge of:

• 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

Ability to:

• 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

Special Education

• 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).

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine)
• Classroom instructional equipment

Special Education

• Physical or occupational therapy equipment

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Specified classrooms and other areas of building

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Special Education

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

How this Job Description was developed:
This job description was developed by the building principals in conjunction with the HR Department and the Director of Special Services.


Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.


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