Blackhawk | 6.5hr Severe Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year
Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN · 3 mo ago
TrainingInternship
PURPOSE
Aid teachers with various instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
- Variety of Optional Supplemental Benefits
- Public Pension for positions working more than 6 hours per day
Work Schedule
School year
Work Hours: Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, exact times may vary.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
- Flexible to meet changing student needs
- Strong tutorial skills
- Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
- Desire to see young people succeed
- Positive attitude
- Independent task completion ability
- Strong office computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
- Basic instructional methods and techniques
- Willingness to supervise students in community settings
- Participation in Special Education Department training
Full Position Description
Special Education Assistant Job Description