1:1 Autism Support Assistant - Special Education

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students in special education or general classrooms.

Shifts align with the school day, typically 7:15 am to 3:30 pm, with times varying by school needs. Training is provided by the Special Education Department to ensure classroom success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Strong tutorial skills and ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed, positive attitude, ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of child guidance principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Passed the Para-Pro Assessment

Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes

1,000 hours of previous employment in a school/with children

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students in special education or general classrooms.

Shifts align with the school day, typically 7:15 am to 3:30 pm, with times varying by school needs. Training is provided by the Special Education Department to ensure classroom success.