North Side | 6.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves assisting teachers in various instructional and management activities for special education students. Responsibilities include supervising students, support educational activities, and participating in training. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and values previous experience working with special needs students. A flexible attitude and strong communication skills are essential. Benefits include paid holidays, time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical student management.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Support educational activities for special education students.

Skills

Flexible to meet changing needs of students

Strong tutorial skills

Office computer proficiency

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents

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 7:15 am and 3:30 pm. 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