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

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

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with instructional activities and student management, while maintaining strong communication with students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with special needs students, and flexibility in meeting their needs. The 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 to have previous experience working with special needs students.
• Must have strong computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and clerical activities.
• Supervise students in community settings.
• Attend training provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Strong tutorial skills

Flexible to meet changing needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5712050
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 13, 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 an Indiana public Retirement (INPRS).

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: $15.51 to $18.64 Per Hour
Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required