Compassionate Special Education Aide | School-Year Role

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Indiana public Retirement (INPRS)

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant who will assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks and manage students in both special education and general classroom settings.

The role emphasizes supporting daily life activities for students, supervising in community settings, and participating in required training through the Special Education Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer experience with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet changing needs; strong tutorial skills.
• Able to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Strong office computer and oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Dept.
• Highly-qualified if two years of college or CDA credentials completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks and student management.
• Support daily life activities for special education students.
• Supervise students in community settings as needed.
• Participate in Special Education Department training.

Skills

Tutorial skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to students staff &-

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant who will assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks and manage students in both special education and general classroom settings.

The role emphasizes supporting daily life activities for students, supervising in community settings, and participating in required training through the Special Education Department.