Indian Village | 5.75hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Indian Village Elementary School; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 21.366 - 25.678; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Supplemental Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

A local educational institution in Fort Wayne is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Assistant to assist teachers in supporting students with special needs. The role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards fostering student success. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, though higher qualifications are preferred. Pay ranges from $15.51 to $18.64 per hour, and the position includes various benefits.

Formación

• Candidate must have strong computer and oral/written communication skills.
• Must relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers with instructional and daily life activities for special education students.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Conocimientos

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

Tutorial skills

Positive attitude

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Descripción del empleo

Indian Village | 5.75hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Indian Village Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.51 to $18.64 Per Hour

Job ID: 5446504

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 19, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required