Waynedale | 5hr Multilingual Language Learners School Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 20,677 - 24,989; 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’ Waynedale Elementary School seeks a 5hr multilingual language learners school assistant to support teachers with instructional, clerical, and student management tasks for limited or non-English speaking students.

The role is part-time with hours typically 7:45 am to 3:30 pm during the school year; salary ranges from $15.01 to $18.14 per hour, with benefits including paid holidays, PTO, life insurance, and optional direct primary care plan.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and strong office and communication skills.
• Prefer candidates with college experience or paraprofessional credentials.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities for limited or non-English speaking students.
• Support clerical tasks and student management to maintain classroom order.
• Help implement instructional methods and maintain communication with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Office skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Paraprofessional credentials (Para-Pro)

Tools

Basic office software

Job description

Waynedale | 5hr Multilingual Language Learners School Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools – Waynedale Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This position is also posted within Fort Wayne Community Schools.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5842182
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities in support of limited or non‑English speaking students.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts typically occur within the hours of 7:45 am and 3:30 pm. 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 considered highly‑qualified if they have:

• 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 available (PDF).

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required