Special Education Assistant

Summary of Opportunity IPS is seeking passionate Special Education Assistants committed to ensuring all students with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Assistants provide direct student support, implement IEPs and accommodations, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Work one-on-one or with small groups of students in the ARCHES program Support academic, behavioral, and life skills instruction under teacher guidance Assist with IEP implementation and behavior intervention plans Help students with self-care and independent living skills Special Education Autism Assistant Work in the IPS REACH ABA Program Provide structured behavior support under ABA principles Collaborate with teachers, BCBAs, and RBTs Assist students with communication strategies & sensory needs Special Education Emotional Disabilities (ED) Assistant Support students with emotional and behavioral needs Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Assist with academic and social-emotional learning interventions Participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Special Education Inclusion Assistant Work inside general education classrooms to provide push-in support Implement accommodations & modifications under teacher direction Collaborate with teachers to foster inclusive learning environments Special Education Life Skills Assistant Work with students in self-contained Life Skills programs Support students in daily living, vocational, and social-emotional skills Provide hands‑on assistance with mobility & self-care tasks Support community-based instruction experiences Special Education Assistant – Additional Adult Support Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with intensive needs Help facilitate academic, behavioral, and social interventions Assist students with mobility, sensory, or communication needs Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff

Retirement plans Wellness programs Supportive work environment with training and mentorship

Remote Work Eligibility: Not eligible