Young | Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Fort Wayne Community Schools Whitney Young Early Childhood Center - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps
Young | 6.5hr Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC | School Year Job DetailsJob : 5817705
Final date to receive applications: Jul 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Position Type: Part‑Time
Salary: $15.51 to $19.09 Per Hour
Job DescriptionPURPOSE
Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool‑age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children in special education classroom.
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.
- Pre‑K: Drug screen required for this position.
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
Required by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC):
Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following:
If selected for an interview, candidate must provide proof of education at the time of interview.
FULL POSITION
DESCRIPTION:
Special Education Assistant Job Description 6.5.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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