Special Education Signing Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Public Pension

Job summary

Harris is seeking a 6.25-hour Signing Assistant for Developmental Delay and Deaf & Hard of Hearing in a Special Education setting. The role supports teachers with instructional and daily life activities for students with special needs.

Work hours typically fall within a school day, with the possibility of shifts 7:15am–3:30pm. Benefits include holidays, PTO, life insurance, and pension eligibility for longer days.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate with experience working with students with special needs.
• Must be flexible to meet changing student needs and have strong tutoring skills.
• Must relate well with students, staff and parents.
• 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.
• Must be willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training by Special Education Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Office/computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Education

Two-year college experience

Two-year degree

Passed Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours experience with children

Passed school-level evaluations

48 college credits

CDA credentials

Job description

Harris is seeking a 6.25-hour Signing Assistant for Developmental Delay and Deaf & Hard of Hearing in a Special Education setting. The role supports teachers with instructional and daily life activities for students with special needs.

Work hours typically fall within a school day, with the possibility of shifts 7:15am–3:30pm. Benefits include holidays, PTO, life insurance, and pension eligibility for longer days.