South Side | 6.5hr Blind Low Vision Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,840 - 28,406; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a part-time Blind Low Vision Special Education Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the 2026-2027 school year. In this role, you'll assist teachers and support students with special needs, ensuring a positive, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, show flexibility, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $16.58 to $20.62 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students.
• Prefer candidates with previous experience working with special needs students.
• Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Ability to relate well with students

Positive attitude

Office and computer skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

South Side | 6.5hr Blind Low Vision Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools South Side High School - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job ID: 5720381

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for 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

Full Position Description: Special Education Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.58 to $20.62 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required