Northwood | Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Northwood | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Job posted by Fort Wayne Community Schools at Northwood Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts typically occur within the hours of 7:15am - 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.

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $15.51 to $18.53 per hour

Job : 5786532

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preference for candidates with previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of students and strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong desire to see young people succeed.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.