Towles Intermediate | 5.75hr Autistic Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,366 - 25,678; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Part-Time Autistic Disability Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves assisting teachers with instructional and daily management activities for special education students. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate flexibility, have strong interpersonal skills, and ideally have experience with special needs students. Salary ranges from $15.51 to $18.64 per hour with various benefits included.

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, with strong tutorial skills and able to relate well with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with various instructional and daily life activities for special education students.

Job description

Towles Intermediate | 5.75hr Autistic Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Towles: Intermediate - Montessori - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job ID: 5716506

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$15.51 to $18.64 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required