Shambaugh | 5hr 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

Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools at Shambaugh Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a part-time School Assistant to support teachers, manage classroom activities, and assist with student guidance during the instructional day.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks and basic instructional support. Working hours typically fall between 7:45am and 3:30pm for the school year, with benefits such as paid holidays and PTO included.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.

Skills

Office skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

1,000 hours of previous employment in a school

Passed annual school-level evaluations

Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Job description

Shambaugh | 5hr School Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5888155
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

• 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

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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