Blackhawk | 6.5hr Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Blackhawk Middle School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Blackhawk Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a 6.5-hour Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Shifts typically run from 7:15am to 3:30pm, with pay between $15.61 and $18.63 per hour.

Position is part-time with benefits including holidays, PTO, and pension eligibility for longer days. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and experience with students with special needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students.
• Support student learning and adapt to changing needs of students in both special education and general classrooms.

Skills

Office skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independence

Technology literacy

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Blackhawk | 6.5hr Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs. Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills. Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents. Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful. Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques. Must be willing to supervise students in community settings. Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Assistant Job Description

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.61 to $18.63 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required