Portage | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant
$32,261–$38,546 year
On-site · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms. Work schedule during the school year with shifts typically occurring from 7:15am to 3:30pm. Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with students with special needs; strong office, computer, and written/oral communication skills; ability to relate well to students, staff, and parents; willingness to supervise students in community settings and participate in training. Fort Wayne, Indiana-based, part-time role in school settings.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Flexibility to meet changing needs of students
- Strong tutorial skills
- Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents
- Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently
- Strong office, computer, and 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 training provided by the Special Education Department
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