Northcrest | 5hr School Assistant

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 2,068,000 - 2,499,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care Plan

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northcrest Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN, invites applicants for the Northcrest School Assistant position. The role supports teachers, assists with clerical tasks, and helps manage students during the school day.

It is a part-time, school-year position with specific hours from 7:45am to 3:30pm and a starting wage of $15.01–$18.14 per hour. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication skills; preferred candidates hold two

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong office, computer, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles is preferred.
• Qualifying candidates may have two years of college or related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, and student management activities.
• Support classroom routines and student supervision.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment during the school day.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Child guidance knowledge

Education

Two years of college

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours school/work with children

Completed 48 credit hours

CDA credentials

Tools

Para-Pro Assessment tools

Job description

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

Northcrest | 5hr School Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5915129

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 evaluations
• Completed 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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