One-to-One Special Education Assistant | School-Based Support

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 6.5-hour Special Education Assistant at Saint Joseph Central Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, and follows IEP directives in general or special education settings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and strong communication, computer, and administrative skills. Candidates should be flexible, patient, and able to work with staff, parents, and diverse learners throughout the

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Must be flexible and able to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and instructional methods is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous or designated one-to-one support to the assigned student.
• Assist the student in accessing instruction and school routines in the general education environment.
• Modify or adapt materials as directed by licensed staff and reinforce concepts.
• Provide prompts, cues, modeling, redirection, and reinforcement per the student’s educational plan.
• Support augmentative or alternative communication systems as applicable.
• Assist with social interactions, transitions, and safety during the school day.
• Implement behavioral supports and de-escalation strategies per IEP/BIP.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Experience with special needs students

Strong communication skills

Computer skills

Behavioral supports knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 6.5-hour Special Education Assistant at Saint Joseph Central Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, and follows IEP directives in general or special education settings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and strong communication, computer, and administrative skills. Candidates should be flexible, patient, and able to work with staff, parents, and diverse learners throughout the