Jefferson | 5.75hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Jefferson Middle School; 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

Jefferson Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students.

The role involves instructional, clerical and student management tasks for students with special needs, with shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, and a pay rate of $16.01 to $19.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and clerical tasks.
• Support student management and daily living activities.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jefferson | 5.75hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Jefferson Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5851222
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 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 5.5 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.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION:Special Education Assistant Job Description

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16.01 to $19.03 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required