South Side | 6.5hr Blind Low Vision Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

South Side | 6.5hr Blind Low Vision Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year Fort Wayne Community Schools South Side High School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Fort Wayne Community Schools Job Details Job ID:

5720381

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately 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 a public pension.

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 Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$16.58 to $20.62

Per Hour Job Categories:

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