Fort Wayne Community Schools ยท 1 day ago
Abbett | 6.5hr ADA Assistant
Fort Wayne, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support teachers in various instructional and daily life activities for special education students. The role requires assisting in both special education and general classrooms, focusing on student management and instructional support.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students
Must 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
Preferred
Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs
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
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Basic Term Life Insurance
Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
Public pension
Company
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne Community Schools is a public school that offers educational courses and programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rosemary Shipman
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Benge
GEAR UP COORDINATOR of College and Career Readiness
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