Classroom Support Specialist: Student Learning Aid

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS seeks a paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the classroom to meet instructional goals and support students with learning needs. The role frees teachers from non-teaching duties and supports inclusion and curriculum activities.

The incumbent will work with students individually and in small groups, help with assessments, manage behavior, and assist with field trips and non-instructional duties, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; willingness to take paraprofessional exam within first month of employment.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement, and IEP objectives.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with daily living activities to maximize participation.
• Follows safety rules and regulations governing assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Data/documentation

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional exam within first month

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS seeks a paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the classroom to meet instructional goals and support students with learning needs. The role frees teachers from non-teaching duties and supports inclusion and curriculum activities.

The incumbent will work with students individually and in small groups, help with assessments, manage behavior, and assist with field trips and non-instructional duties, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.