Forest Park | 5hr School Assistant

Job ID: 5903356

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 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