CAS: Nebraska | 6.5hr Emotional Disability Behavioral Support Special Education Assistant | 202[...]

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Basic term life insurance

Direct primary care plan

Supplemental benefits

Public pension

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a dedicated instructional assistant to support teachers in special education and general classrooms. You will assist with instructional activities, clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to use a computer, flexibility, and a willingness to supervise students in community settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to use an office computer effectively.
• Flexible to meet changing student needs.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities.
• Provide support to special education and general classroom students.
• Supervise students in community settings as directed.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Position Details

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts typically from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. Start and end times may vary.
• Benefits: Paid holidays, paid time off, basic term life insurance, optional direct primary care plan, and various optional supplemental benefits. Positions with over 6 hours/day also include a public pension.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities.
• Provide support to special education and general classroom students.
• Supervise students in community settings as directed.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with students with special needs (preferred).
• Strong tutorial, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to use office computer effectively.
• Strong desire to help young people succeed and a positive attitude.
• Flexible to meet changing student needs.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, basic instructional methods, and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.