Brentwood | Literacy Support Assistant

Brentwood | 8hr Literacy Support Assistant | School Year

Join to apply for the Brentwood | 8hr Literacy Support Assistant | School Year role at Fort Wayne Community Schools

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

• Graduation from high school and one year of general clerical or school experience; college degree preferred.
• Strong office, computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Drug screen required.
• Highly‑qualified if 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 credit hours of college‑level classes from an accredited college.
• 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 and learn from principal, instructional coach, and interventionist about research‑based literacy interventions.
• Compile information and maintain appropriate 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) along with school and district staff designed to help parents and families build their capacity to support student learning and growth.
• Assist in Pre‑K classrooms to cover lunch breaks and when Pre‑K staff is out of the classroom. Requirements: CPR certification, national fingerprint background check, TB testing and other learning modules.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Employee must be able to speak, hear, and have dexterity of hands and fingers. The incumbent is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; may be occasionally required to bend, kneel or crouch. Vision requirements: close vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Other

• Education Administration Programs