Northcrest | 5.75hr 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

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northcrest Elementary School seeks a part-time School Assistant to support teachers, students and administration in Fort Wayne, IN. The role spans the school year with shifts roughly 7:45am–3:30pm and pays $15.01–$18.14 per hour.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and computer skills, and knowledge of child guidance. Preferred: two years of college or ParaPro credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong office, computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.
• Preferred highly-qualified: ParaPro Assessment or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical and student management activities.
• Support classroom operations and material preparation.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and safety.
• Follow district guidelines and school schedules.

Skills

Office skills

Communication

Computer skills

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college experience

Two-year degree from accredited college

Passed Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours school/child work experience

Child Development Associate credentials

Job description

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

Northcrest | 5.75hr School Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5903304

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

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