Shambaugh | 6.5hr Autistic Disability Special Education Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a dedicated individual to assist teachers with various instructional and clerical activities primarily for special education students. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and exhibit strong communication and tutorial skills. Experience with special needs students is preferred.

The position involves supervising students and participating in required training. Benefits for eligible positions include paid holidays, time off, and a public pension for those working more than 6 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidates who have experience working with students with special needs.
• Must have strong office computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with a variety of instructional and clerical activities.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Oral and written communication skills

Flexibility to meet changing needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

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 7:15 am and 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 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 candidates who have 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 succeed. 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.

Prefer candidates to be highly qualified. A paraprofessional can be considered highly qualified if he or she has:

• 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

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