Special Education Assistant - Student Support

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Public Pension

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support teachers in both special education and general classrooms. The role focuses on instructional clerical tasks, student management, and assisting with daily life activities for students with special needs.

The position follows the school year with hours typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to participate in ongoing training.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Relating to students staff and parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support teachers in both special education and general classrooms. The role focuses on instructional clerical tasks, student management, and assisting with daily life activities for students with special needs.

The position follows the school year with hours typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to participate in ongoing training.