North Side | 6.5hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,366 - 25,526; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Job summary

A community education provider in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to assist teachers in various instructional and student management activities. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preference for those who have previous experience with special needs students. The role offers an hourly wage between $15.51 and $18.53, with a flexible schedule aligned with the school year. Benefits include paid holidays and optional supplemental plans.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidates with previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Must have strong skills in office tasks, communication, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and daily life activities for special education students.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Previous experience with students with special needs

Strong tutorial skills

Office and computer skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Passed the Para-Pro Assessment

48 credit hours of college level classes

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

North Side | 6.5hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools, North Side High School - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Details

• Job ID: 5591729
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two 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

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.51 to $18.53 Per Hour
Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required