Washington | Title Literacy Support Assistant

Location

Fort Wayne Community Schools Washington Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties to assist the Unit Head with Title I literacy, compliance, family engagement and Pre‑K requirements.

• High school graduation plus one year of general clerical or school experience, or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Strong office, computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Drug screen required.
• Highly qualified if can demonstrate at least one of the following:
  • 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
  • Completed 48 college credit hours
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

• Meet with small groups of students daily to provide research‑based literacy interventions for a minimum of half the school day.
• Collaborate with principal, instructional coach, and interventionist on research‑based literacy interventions.
• Compile information and maintain records, logs and reports related to Title I literacy, compliance, family engagement and Pre‑K.
• Assist in planning and executing family engagement activities (including Title I‑required expectations) with school and district staff.
• Assist in Pre‑K classrooms to cover lunch breaks and when Pre‑K staff is out; requires CPR certification, national fingerprint background check, TB testing and other learning modules.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet building/unit needs.

Regular speaking, hearing, hand dexterity; sit or stand for extended periods; lift and carry objects up to 25 lb; occasional bending, kneeling or crouching; vision for close focus; exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Part‑time – 5.75 hr Title I Literacy Support Assistant.

Hourly salary: $17.37 – $18.90

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.