Waynedale | 6.5hr Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Public Pension for 6+ hours/day

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a 6.5-hour Pre-K Special Education Assistant (NAEYC). This role supports preschool students with special needs, assists with planning activities, and helps maintain a nurturing classroom environment within Fort Wayne Waynedale Elementary.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in special education settings. Hours align with the school day, with benefits for longer shifts and a focus on ongoing training from

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• Must be flexible to meet changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must relate well with students, staff and parents.
• Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods is required.
• Must be willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children.
• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children in the special education classroom.
• Support in supervising students in community settings when required.
• Participate in training and professional development provided by the Special Education Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with special needs students

Ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Para-Pro Assessment

CDA credentials

AA degree in early childhood education or related field

48 college credit hours

Job description

Waynedale | 6.5hr Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC

Fort Wayne Community Schools Waynedale Elementary - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5976233

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Today

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children in special education classroom.

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.
• Pre-K: Drug screen required for this position.

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

Required by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following:
1.A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
2.A CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
3.An associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.

If selected for an interview, candidate must provide proof of education at the time of interview.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.51 to $19.09 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required