Special Education Instructional Assistant

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,840 - 33,985; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools is seeking a classroom assistant to support Mild Disabilities and general education classrooms. The role acts as an extension of the teacher, assists with assignments, and helps implement behavior plans under direction.

Requires two years of college (60+ hours) or an associate degree preferred, plus strong communication and reliability. Training will be provided on hiring; experience with students from diverse backgrounds is valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or associate degree preferred.
• Previous classroom assistant experience desirable.
• Effective communication skills; ability to take direction; initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments.
• Patience and genuine interest in education of students; awareness and respect for student diversity.
• Clerical skills, flexibility, and confidentiality required. Training for this position will be implemented upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the Mild Disabilities program as an extension of the teacher.
• Assists with assignments and implements behavior plans.
• Prepares instructional materials according to the teacher's direction.
• Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Director.

Skills

Effective communication

Take direction

Initiative

Dependability

Patience

Diversity awareness

Clerical skills

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

Two years of college (60+ hrs) or associate degree preferred

Job description

Southwest Allen County Schools is seeking a classroom assistant to support Mild Disabilities and general education classrooms. The role acts as an extension of the teacher, assists with assignments, and helps implement behavior plans under direction.

Requires two years of college (60+ hours) or an associate degree preferred, plus strong communication and reliability. Training will be provided on hiring; experience with students from diverse backgrounds is valued.