Croninger | 5hr Multilingual Language Learners School Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 20,677 - 24,989; 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 Croninger Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks an English Language Learner School Assistant to support teachers and students with limited English proficiency.

Responsibilities include assisting classroom activities, managing student behavior, and providing clerical support within the school day, typically 7:45am–3:30pm. Position is part-time with benefits and annual holidays.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Incumbents should know child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.
• Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified; options include two years of college or a two-year degree, Para-Pro, 1,000 hours in school, or CDA credentials.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Child guidance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

Passed Para-Pro Assessment

Completed 48 college credit hours

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Croninger Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Croninger | 5hr Multilingual Language Learners School Assistant

Job ID: 5842956

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 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 in support of limited or non‑English speaking students.

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:English Language Learner School Assistant Job Description 6.1.2024.pdf

Position Type

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required