Saint Joseph Central | 4hr Moderate Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2[...]

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Public pension for long-hour roles

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students in special education or general classrooms. You will assist with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students with special needs, in line with school schedules.

This on-site role offers opportunities to work collaboratively with educators, parents, and students, contributing to a positive learning environment and student success within the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Strong tutorial skills and ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed, positive attitude, ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for special education students.
• Support students in both special education and general classrooms as needed.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment and monitor student wellbeing.

Skills

Tutorial skills

Student relation skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of child guidance

Independent task completion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience or associate degree

Passed Para-Pro Assessment

One year or 1,000 hours working with children

Passed annual school-level evaluations

Completed 48 college credits

CDA credentials

Job description

Position Overview

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

Work Schedule & Hours

• School year
• Shifts typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• For positions working more than six hours per day benefits also include a public pension.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Strong tutorial skills and ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed, positive attitude, ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Preferred Qualifications for Highly‑Qualified Candidates

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college, or a two-year college degree.
• Passed the Para‑Pro Assessment.
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children.
• Passed annual school-level evaluations.
• Completed 48 credit hours of college‑level classes from an accredited college.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.

Special Education Assistant Job Description