CAS: Nebraska | 5hr Behavior Support Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Public Pension (for positions over 6 hours)

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with various instructional and daily activities for special education students. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and strong interpersonal skills.

The role requires flexibility, strong tutorial skills, and the ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, and a pension for positions working more than 6 hours a day.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidates with experience working with students with special needs.
• Must relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Must have a positive attitude and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and student management activities.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Flexible to meet changing needs

Strong tutorial skills

Office computer skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 7:15 am and 3:30 pm. 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 candidates who have 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, 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