Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in instructional and clerical tasks for students in special education or general classrooms.

The role involves assisting with student management, daily life activities, supervising students in community settings, and maintaining strong communication with students, staff, and parents. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for experience with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate with experience working with students with special needs.
• Must be flexible to meet changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical tasks and student management.
• Support daily life activities for special education students in classrooms.
• Supervise students in community settings when needed.
• Communicate with students, staff, and parents to support student success.

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Office computer skills

Oral and written communication

Student relations

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Ability to relate to staff/parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic instructional methods

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in instructional and clerical tasks for students in special education or general classrooms.

The role involves assisting with student management, daily life activities, supervising students in community settings, and maintaining strong communication with students, staff, and parents. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for experience with students with special needs.