Towles Intermediate | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 Sch[...]

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full 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 is seeking a Special Education Assistant to assist teachers with instructional and clerical activities for students with special needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. Benefits include paid holidays, time off, and options for a retirement plan. Flexibility and a strong desire to support young people are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Flexible to meet the changing needs of students.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and student management activities.
• Supervise students in community settings.

Skills

Relate well with students, staff, and parents

Strong tutorial skills

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of child guidance principles

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Special Education Assistant Job Description

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 typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am and 3:30 pm. 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 an Indiana public Retirement (INPRS).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidates who have previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must be able to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation 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.