South Side | 5.75hr Emotional Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Public Pension for longer shifts

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students in both special education and general classrooms. The role includes assisting with instructional tasks, clerical duties, student management, and daily activity support for special education students.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably experience with students with special needs. Flexibility, strong communication, and independent work are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet changing needs of students and strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Positive attitude and independent task completion.
• Strong office computer and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students.
• Support students in either special education or general classrooms.

Skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Flexibility to adapt

Tutoring/instructional support

Interpersonal with students/staff/pe—r

Independent task completion

Child guidance & basic instructional方法

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

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 typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am and 3:30 pm, with exact start and end times varying based on school needs and allocated hours.
• 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

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preference for candidates with previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of students and strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed and possess a positive attitude.
• Independent completion of tasks.
• Strong office computer and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Full Position Description

Special Education Assistant Job Description