Northrop | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; 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 at Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This 5.75-hour position supports teachers with instructional and daily life activities for students with special needs, with shifts typically 7:15am–3:30pm during the school year.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to participate in training. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Must be able to supervise students in community settings.
• Willing to participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students.
• Support classroom routines and behavior management as directed.
• May supervise students in community settings and during school activities.

Skills

Strong office, computer, and written &

Excellent oral communication

Ability to relate well with students,

Independence in task completion

Flexibility to meet changing student/班

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northrop | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5837453

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 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: $16.01 to $19.03 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required