Miami | 3hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Miami Middle School

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+

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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 hours/day

Job summary

Miami Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Part-Time Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The 3-hour daily shift supports students with moderate mental disability in classrooms, performing instructional, clerical and student-management tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, and contributing to daily life activities, with a focus on inclusion and student success.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Prior experience with students with special needs preferred.
Ability to relate to students, staff and parents and work independently.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.
Supervise students in community settings and participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Office & computer skills

Oral & written communication

Student interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Miami | 3hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890352
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 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 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.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION:Special Education Assistant Job Description

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.51 to $18.53 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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