Forest Park | 5hr School Assistant

Forest Park Elementary School; 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

Direct Primary Care Plan

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Forest Park Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a part-time School Assistant to support teachers with instructional, clerical, and student-management tasks. Shifts occur within standard school hours, typically between 7:45am and 3:30pm, with exact times varying by needs.

Salary range listed is $15.01–$18.14 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong office, computer, and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.
• Support clerical tasks and classroom routines as needed.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and student guidance under supervision.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Two years of college

Two-year degree from accredited college

Para-Pro Assessment

1000 hours working with children

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Forest Park | 5hr School Assistant

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

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5903356

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 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 evaluationsCompleted 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