Waynedale | 5hr School Assistant

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Waynedale Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 5hr School Assistant to support instructional and administrative tasks.

The role involves assisting teachers, managing student activities, and handling basic office duties during the school year. Work hours typically fall between 7:45am and 3:30pm, with exact times set by the school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong office, computer, and oral/written communication skills.
• Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified with college credits or CDA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.
• Perform basic office duties and support classroom operations.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Two-year college

CDA credentials

Para-Pro Assessment

Tools

Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

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

Waynedale | 5hr School Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5914798

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 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 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