Portage | 6hr Mild Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; 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 Portage Middle School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Part-Time Special Education Assistant to support teachers with instructional, clerical, student management and daily life activities for students with disabilities.

The role offers a 6-hour shift, typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, with benefits including holidays, PTO and life insurance. Prior experience with special needs is preferred and applicant must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to supervise students in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students.
• Provide support within classrooms during school hours (7:15am–3:30pm).

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Portage | 6hr Mild Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Portage Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886980
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 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