Jefferson | 5.75hr Autistic Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Resumo da oferta

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with instructional tasks and daily activities for special education students. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with previous experience working with special needs students being preferred.

The role involves strong communication skills and a positive attitude while supporting students in classroom and community settings.

Qualificações

• Prefer previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet changing needs.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers with instructional and daily life activities.
• Supervise students in community settings.

Conhecimentos

Strong tutorial skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Two or more years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Purpose

Assist teachers with 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 typically occur between 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact times may vary based on school needs.
• Benefits: 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 includes public pension.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet changing needs; strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, practices, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Prefer highly‑qualified candidates with:
  • Two or more 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.