ED/Levels Classroom Paraprofessional

Nimble; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Access to WorkingWell Clinic at noCost

Job summary

Nimble is hiring a paraprofessional in Indiana for the 2026-2027 school year. Under supervision, you will support students with instructional and behavioral needs to help them succeed. The schedule is 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week on a 180-day calendar.

You will assist with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, help teachers with activities and assessments, maintain records, and supervise lunch, bus duty, and field trips, while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Assist in implementing programs and preparing classroom activities.
• Aid in administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Supervise non-instructional areas including lunch, bus duty, playground, and study hall.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with educational materials and activities as needed.
• Support students with daily living activities as required.

Skills

Reading support

Math assistance

Behavior support

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Please be advised that this posting is for the 2026-2027 school year:

Location:

7.5 hours/day for a total of 37.5 hours/week

$14.30/hour

180 day (student calendar)

Requirements

PositionPurpose

Under the direction of a classroom teacher, the paraprofessional assists student(s) with individually or in small group settings, by providing instructional, behavioral, or other support necessary for student success.

Essential Job Functions

• 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/teacher 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 the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Additional Duties:

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Benefits:

• Paid leave days
• Access to WorkingWell Clinic at no cost to the employee

FLSA Status:Non-exempt