Low-Vision Special Education Paraprofessional

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; 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 6+ hour/day roles

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers, manage instructional tasks, and assist students in both special education and general classrooms. The role follows a school-year schedule with shifts typically from 7:15am to 3:30pm and varies by school needs.

Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, life insurance, and optional health plans; a public pension is available for positions over 6 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• Must be flexible to meet changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must be able to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Candidate 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 participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Communication skills

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college experience

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

48 college credits

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers, manage instructional tasks, and assist students in both special education and general classrooms. The role follows a school-year schedule with shifts typically from 7:15am to 3:30pm and varies by school needs.

Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, life insurance, and optional health plans; a public pension is available for positions over 6 hours per day.