Special Education Assistant — Fort Wayne, IN at Fort

Purpose

This role is dedicated to supporting teachers in delivering a comprehensive educational experience for special education students. Whether in specialized special education classrooms or general education settings, the assistant plays a vital part in managing instructional, clerical, and student life activities to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

About the Role

As a Special Education Assistant, you will be the backbone of the classroom, working closely with educators to facilitate daily learning and life skills. The position requires a flexible mindset to adapt to the evolving needs of students, ranging from providing direct tutorial support to managing community-based supervision. Success in this role hinges on a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to see young people thrive.

You will be expected to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with students, staff, and parents. The role involves applying knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional techniques to create a supportive environment. Participation in ongoing training provided by the Special Education Department is essential to stay current with best practices.

Work Schedule

Positions are scheduled for the school year, with shifts typically occurring between 7:15 AM and 3:30 PM. Exact start and end times may vary depending on the specific needs of the school and the hours allocated to the position.

Benefits

All positions include paid holidays, paid time off, basic term life insurance, and access to an optional direct primary care plan along with various other supplemental benefits. For roles exceeding 6 hours per day, a public pension is also included.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED. While previous experience working with students with special needs is preferred, the most critical attributes are flexibility, strong tutorial skills, and the ability to relate well with diverse groups. A strong desire to foster student success, combined with solid office, computer, and communication skills, is required.

We prefer candidates who are highly-qualified. This status can be demonstrated through a combination of the following:

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

Work location

Work model: On-site

Bright Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46802, United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssist teachers with instructional and clerical activities
check_circleSupport student management and daily life activities
check_circleProvide tutorial support to special education students
check_circleSupervise students in community settings
check_circleParticipate in training provided by the Special Education Department
check_circleComplete tasks independently using strong communication skills
check_circleMaintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

Requirements

verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
verifiedKnowledge of child guidance principles and practices
verifiedBasic instructional methods and techniques
verifiedStrong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills
verifiedWillingness to supervise students in community settings
verifiedParticipation in training provided by the Special Education Department

Nice to Have

Previous experience working with students with special needs. Highly-qualified status, which includes two years of college experience from an accredited college, a two-year college degree from an accredited college, passing the Para-Pro Assessment, one year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children, passing annual school-level evaluations, completing 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college, or possessing Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.

Benefits & Perks

check_circlePaid Holidays and Paid Time Offcheck_circleBasic Term Life Insurancecheck_circleOptional Direct Primary Care Plancheck_circleVarious Optional Supplemental BenefitsPublic pension for positions working more than 6 hours per day

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Child Guidance Principles, Instructional Methods, Tutorial Skills, Office Skills, Computer Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Para-Pro Assessment, Cda Credentials.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Two-year college degree preferred.

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In this Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools role, you will assist teachers with instructional and clerical activities; support student management and daily life activities; provide tutorial support to special education students; and supervise students in community settings.

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To qualify for the Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices; Basic instructional methods and techniques; Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills; Willingness to supervise students in community settings; and Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.

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Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools is based in Bright Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46802, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Fort Wayne Community Schools has listed this Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant role as on-site.

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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required; and Two-year college degree preferred.

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Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.

Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant