Applied Skills Paraprofessional: Shape Young Learners' Success

DeKalb Co Central United School District; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday breaks

Medical and dental benefits

Team-focused environment

Job summary

DeKalb County Central United School District invites applications for an Applied Skills Paraprofessional at Waterloo Elementary. Under supervision, you will support diverse learners in daily activities, assist in instructional tasks, and help manage classroom safety and behavior.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically able to lift 25–50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support student goals.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the learning activities of children with multiple cognitive, behavior, emotional and medical needs.
• Provide clerical and instructional support for the instructional teacher.
• Assist in individual or small group instruction of students on individualized goals.
• Ensure that individual student performance levels, needs and abilities are supported.
• Assist students off the bus and into the building, and out of the building and on the bus.
• Assist students with meals and feeding.
• Assist with toileting and other medical needs as required.
• Lift students into and out of wheelchairs as needed.
• Assist in behavior management and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Receive CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.
• Collaborate with teachers and other paraprofessionals in applied skills classrooms.
• This position will be 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Mobility & endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DeKalb County Central United School District invites applications for an Applied Skills Paraprofessional at Waterloo Elementary. Under supervision, you will support diverse learners in daily activities, assist in instructional tasks, and help manage classroom safety and behavior.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically able to lift 25–50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support student goals.