One-to-One Special Education Aide

Northrop High School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 6.5-hour Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs under the guidance of licensed staff. The role focuses on assisting classroom activities, behavior management, and daily living tasks within inclusive settings.

The successful candidate will provide individualized support, adapt materials, reinforce learning, and help with communication and social skills while maintaining student dignity and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience with special needs preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents; flexible to changing needs.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in Special Education training.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous or designated one-to-one support to the assigned student throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing instruction, classroom activities, and school routines.
• Modify or adapt materials and activities as directed by licensed staff.
• Reinforce academic concepts and skills previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher.
• Provide prompts, cues, modeling, redirection, and reinforcement aligned with the student’s educational plan.
• Support the student’s functional communication across classroom, social, and school environments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tech literacy

Student supervision

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assistive technology

Job description

Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 6.5-hour Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs under the guidance of licensed staff. The role focuses on assisting classroom activities, behavior management, and daily living tasks within inclusive settings.

The successful candidate will provide individualized support, adapt materials, reinforce learning, and help with communication and social skills while maintaining student dignity and