Saint Joseph Central | 4hr Moderate Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-20[...]

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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 >6 hours/day)

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Saint Joseph Central Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a 4-hour Moderate Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role supports teachers with instructional and daily life activities for students with special needs, in both SPED and general classrooms. Strong tutoring, communication, and computer skills are essential, with required training through the Special Education Department.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Must be flexible to meet changing needs and have strong tutoring skills.
• Must have strong communication with students, staff and parents.
• Must participate in training provided by Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management and daily life activities for special education students.
• Support students in both special education and general classrooms.
• Supervise students in community settings as needed.

Skills

Strong office skills

Oral and written communication

Student support and guidance

Education

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree (preferred)

Para-Pro Assessment (preferred)

CDA credentials (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Saint Joseph Central | 4hr Moderate Mental Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Saint Joseph Central Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Details

Job ID: 5819959

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 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.

Preferred highly-qualified qualifications

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• 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

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.01 to $19.14 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Fort Wayne Community Schools Saint Joseph Central Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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