Forest Park | 5.75hr Title I Literacy Support Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,928 - 26,036; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to assist with Title I literacy and compliance. The successful candidate will meet with students for literacy interventions and help plan family engagement activities.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma, experience in clerical tasks, and strong communication skills. The role involves physical requirements such as lifting and may require a drug screening.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of clerical or school experience, or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based literacy interventions to students in small groups.
• Maintain logs and records related to Title I compliance.
• Assist in planning family engagement activities.

Skills

Strong office skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college experience

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties to assist the Unit Head with Title I literacy, compliance, family engagement, and Pre‑K requirements.

Essential Functions

• Meet with small groups of students daily to provide research‑based literacy interventions for a minimum of half the school day.
• Collaborate with and learn from the principal, instructional coach, and interventionist about research‑based literacy interventions.
• Compile information and maintain appropriate records, logs, and reports related to Title I literacy, compliance, family engagement, and Pre‑K.
• Assist in planning and executing family engagement activities (including Title I required expectations) along with school and district staff designed to help parents and families build their capacity to support student learning and growth.
• Assist in Pre‑K classrooms to cover lunch breaks and when Pre‑K staff is out of the classroom. Requires prior completion of CPR certification, national fingerprint background check, TB testing, and other learning modules.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of general clerical or school experience, or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills.
• Drug screen required.
• Demonstrate highly‑qualified status by meeting at least one of the following criteria:
  • Two years of college experience from an accredited college.
  • 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.
  • Completed 48 credit hours of college‑level classes from an accredited college.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to speak and hear, have dexterity of hands and fingers, sit or stand for extended periods, push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The role may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Job Details

Job ID: 5760580
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part‑Time
Salary: $17.37 to $18.90 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.