Northwood | 5.75hr Mild 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

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant at Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne. This part-time role involves assisting teachers with various activities for special education students, including instructional and clerical tasks.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma with strong communication skills and a desire to support young people's success. The position starts at $15.51 per hour, with various benefits including paid holidays and time off.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, and student management activities.
• Support daily life activities for special education students.

Skills

Flexibility to meet the changing needs of students

Strong tutorial skills

Strong office and computer skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northwood | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Job posted by Fort Wayne Community Schools at Northwood Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description

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 typically occur within the hours of 7:15am - 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.

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $15.51 to $18.53 per hour

Job ID: 5786532

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preference for candidates with previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of students and strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.