Adams | 5hr School Assistant

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools, Adams Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a part-time School Assistant to support teachers and students. The role involves instructional and clerical tasks, with scheduled hours during the school day, typically 7:45am–3:30pm, and benefits included.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong office and communication skills, and consideration for highly-qualified candidates with additional college credits or credentials.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability in office tasks, computer use, and strong oral and written communication.
• Preferred highly-qualified status with additional education or credentials.
• Experience in school or child-related work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, and student management activities.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro credentials or equivalent

Job description

Adams | 5hr School Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Adams Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886937

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year


• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.


• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. 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.

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: School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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