1:1 Autistic Education Assistant - Special Ed Support

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 4hr 1:1 Autistic Disability Special Education School Assistant at Levan Scott Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role provides dedicated support to a student during the school day under the guidance of the IEP and educational team.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, classroom routines, and daily activities; adapting materials; reinforcing concepts; and promoting communication and social skills, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Willingness to participate in training provided by Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to the assigned student throughout the school day and during school-sponsored activities per the IEP.
• Assist student in accessing instruction, routines, and general education environment.
• Modify or adapt materials and activities as directed by licensed staff.
• Reinforce academic concepts and skills previously introduced by teachers.
• Provide prompts, cues, modeling, and reinforcement aligned with the educational plan.
• Support the student’s functional communication across classroom, social, and school environments.
• Assist with augmentative or alternative communication systems and visual supports when applicable.
• Reinforce appropriate social interaction and peer engagement.
• Ensure student safety and well-being; follow health and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 4hr 1:1 Autistic Disability Special Education School Assistant at Levan Scott Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role provides dedicated support to a student during the school day under the guidance of the IEP and educational team.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, classroom routines, and daily activities; adapting materials; reinforcing concepts; and promoting communication and social skills, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.