One-to-One SPED Assistant for Severe Needs

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

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a part-time Special Education Assistant to support a student with a severe mental disability. The role requires fostering independence, following IEP guidance, and maintaining student dignity.

Responsibilities include in-class support, communication assistance, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement behavioral and instructional plans while ensuring safety and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous or designated one-to-one support to the assigned student throughout the school day and during school-sponsored activities.
• Assist the student in accessing instruction, classroom activities, school routines, and the general education environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

Experience with special needs

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Relate to students, staff, parents

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AAC systems

Visual schedules

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a part-time Special Education Assistant to support a student with a severe mental disability. The role requires fostering independence, following IEP guidance, and maintaining student dignity.

Responsibilities include in-class support, communication assistance, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement behavioral and instructional plans while ensuring safety and positive outcomes.