Special Education Aide for Severe Disabilities

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Basic life insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental benefits

Public pension (for >6 hours/day)

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students in special education or general classrooms. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to relate well to students, staff and parents, and flexibility to meet shifting needs during the school day.

Training will be provided by the Special Education Department.

Qualifications

• Candidate 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 tutorial skills.
• Must relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Must have strong office computer and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks.
• Support student management in special education settings.
• Aid daily life activities for students in classroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tutorial skills

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers with instructional clerical tasks, student management, and daily life activities for students in special education or general classrooms. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to relate well to students, staff and parents, and flexibility to meet shifting needs during the school day.

Training will be provided by the Special Education Department.