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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Public pension

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District's Harris Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a 2.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant. You will assist teachers with instructional, clerical, and daily life activities for students with special needs, working within a school-year schedule to support learning and safety.

Salary ranges from $16.01 to $19.14 per hour, with benefits including holidays, PTO, basic life insurance, and optional health plans; hours typically

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate with experience working with students with special needs.
• Must be flexible to meet changing student needs and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must relate well to students, staff and parents and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management and daily life activities for students with special needs.
• Provide support for students in both special education and general classrooms.
• Supervise students in community settings as required.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college experience

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours of school experience

48 college credit hours

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