Severe Disabilities SPED Aide - Flexible Hours + Benefits

Fort Wayne Community School District; 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

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Public Pension

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to support Severe Mental Disability students during the 2026-2027 school year. Shifts run within standard 7:15am–3:30pm hours, with a 6.5 hour workday in this posting, and the position is aligned with the school calendar.

The assistant collaborates with teachers in special education or general classrooms, providing instructional support, clerical help, and daily life assistance.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management and daily life activities.
• Support students in special education or general classrooms.
• Adapt to changing needs of students and maintain flexibility.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Experience with special needs

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Tutorial skills

Child guidance knowledge

Supervise students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to support Severe Mental Disability students during the 2026-2027 school year. Shifts run within standard 7:15am–3:30pm hours, with a 6.5 hour workday in this posting, and the position is aligned with the school calendar.

The assistant collaborates with teachers in special education or general classrooms, providing instructional support, clerical help, and daily life assistance.