Empowering Pre-K: Special Education Classroom Aide

Waynedale Elementary; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Waynedale Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 6.5-hour Pre-K Special Education Assistant for the school year. The role involves assisting in care, supervision and learning activities for preschoolers in a special education setting, with planning support and collaboration with staff.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have experience with students with special needs. The position is part-time, with shifts roughly 7:15am–3:30pm and a wage of $15.51–$19.09 per hour, plus

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate with prior experience with students with special needs.
• Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities for preschool-age children.
• Assist with planning and implementing activities to meet needs of children in special education.
• Support classroom activities and transitions throughout the school day.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tutorial skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro or CDA credentials

Passed Para-Pro Assessment

AA/Associate degree in ECE or related

Job description

Waynedale Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 6.5-hour Pre-K Special Education Assistant for the school year. The role involves assisting in care, supervision and learning activities for preschoolers in a special education setting, with planning support and collaboration with staff.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have experience with students with special needs. The position is part-time, with shifts roughly 7:15am–3:30pm and a wage of $15.51–$19.09 per hour, plus