Harris | 2.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Public pension for longer shifts

Job summary

Harris Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a 2.5-hour Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant to support a student and assist teachers in SPED or general classrooms. The role requires patience, strong communication, and a willingness to supervise students as needed. Work during the school year with shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm.

Starting date is To Be Determined. Pay ranges from $16.01 to $19.14 per hour and benefits include holidays, PTO, basic life

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Flexible to meet changing needs of students; strong tutorial skills.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Willing to supervise students in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional tasks and clerical duties.
• Support student management and daily living activities.
• Adapt to the needs of students in SPED classrooms.
• Provide supervision in community settings when required.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Para-Pro Assessment

Two-year college degree

CDA credentials

Job description

Harris | 2.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Harris Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932610

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Assistant Job Description

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16.01 to $19.14 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required