Towles Intermediate | 5.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 Sch[...]

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Towles Intermediate in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The 5.5-hour 1:1 autistic disability support position requires flexibility and a proactive, student-centered approach.

Shifts typically run between 7:15am and 3:30pm with duties including instructional and clerical support, student supervision, and assistance with daily life activities across classrooms.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidate with experience working with students with special needs.
• Must have strong office, computer, and written/oral communication skills.
• Must be willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training provided by Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities.
• Support special education students in classrooms or general settings.
• Maintain positive interactions with students, staff, and parents.

Skills

Office skills

Communication

Child guidance knowledge

Instructional methods

Supervising students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college experience

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours in school/children work

48 credit hours completed

CDA credentials

Job description

Towles Intermediate | 5.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Towles: Intermediate - Montessori - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5886462

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension.

MINIMUM 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. Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful. 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.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION:Special Education Assistant Job Description

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.01 to $19.14 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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