Harris | 6.25hr Developmental Delay + Deaf & Hard of Hearing Signing Assistant Special Education

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full 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 for longer hours

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a General Education/Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students in special education or general classrooms.

The role supports teachers during a school year schedule with hours aligned to the 7:15 am–3:30 pm window and varies by school needs. Strong communication and a desire to help students succeed are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: experience with students with special needs.
• Strong tutorial skills and ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to help youth succeed with a positive attitude.
• Ability to complete tasks independently; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks and student management for special education students.
• Support daily life activities in both special education and general classrooms.

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Relating well with students, staff, & 

Independent task completion

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college experience or college degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position 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.

Work Schedule & Hours

• School year
• Shifts typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• For positions working more than six hours per day benefits also include a public pension.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Strong tutorial skills and ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed, positive attitude, ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Preferred Qualifications for Highly‑Qualified Candidates

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college, or a two-year college degree.
• 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.

Special Education Assistant Job Description