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

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Public pension (for >5.5 hours/day)

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students in both special education and general classroom settings. The role follows a school-year schedule with hours typically 7:15am–3:30pm, adjusted by school needs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prefer experience with students with special needs. The position requires strong communication, flexibility, and the ability to work independently with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Preference for experience with students with special needs.
• Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks.
• Support students with daily living activities within special education or general classrooms.
• Supervise students in community settings as needed.
• Maintain positive relations with students, staff and parents.

Skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Flexibility

Tutorial skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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