ELL School Assistant - Paraprofessional Support

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full 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 is seeking a dedicated English Language Learner School Assistant to support teachers with clerical tasks and student management for limited English-speaking students. The role aligns with the school-year schedule and daytime hours, typically 7:45am–3:30pm, with exact times set by the school.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and knowledge of child guidance and instructional methods.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong office computer and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional clerical and student management activities.
• Support English Language Learner students in classroom activities and routines.
• Help maintain an organized and productive classroom environment, including behavior support and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Office software

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college experience

Two-year college degree

ParaPro Assessment

Child Development Associate credentials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a dedicated English Language Learner School Assistant to support teachers with clerical tasks and student management for limited English-speaking students. The role aligns with the school-year schedule and daytime hours, typically 7:45am–3:30pm, with exact times set by the school.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and knowledge of child guidance and instructional methods.