Special Education Assistant

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Applicants must apply online at

Position: Special Education Classroom Assistant

Location: Franklin Community High School

Number of Days per Year: 180 days per year

Number of Hours per Day: 5.5 hours per day

Salary: Based on experience – starting at $15.92 per hour

Position Begins: 8/5/2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Mr. Ryan Wagner, Principal –

The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law occurring in the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and activities, affecting the Corporation environment.

Job Title: Special Education Classroom Assistant

Supervised by: Building principal and assigned classroom teacher

Purpose: Assist students and teachers with day-to-day school operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accommodations and support to students as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs.
• Provide 1:1 or small group tutoring/interventions.
• Support students in the general education or special education settings.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate and communicate with the special education and general education teachers.
• Follow students' visual schedules.
• Become certified in Crisis Prevention Institute: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (provided at no cost to the employee) if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Completed (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or have successfully completed the ParaPro assessment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Prior experience in a classroom setting preferred
• Willingness to be a team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be respectful and adhere to strict confidentiality policies
• Maintain professionalism and a positive work ethic
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and staff