Elementary Paraprofessional

South Newton School Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

South Newton School Corporation is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional to assist in teaching a diverse population of children in an atmosphere of kindness that encourages active inquiry, fosters growth, and promotes respect for self, others, and the world.

Responsibilities include supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting with lessons and seatwork, tutoring students in small groups, assisting with computers, creating and organizing teaching aids, and performing clerical duties such as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ParaPro test or 60 college hours required.
• Ability to speak grammatically correct English.
• Ability to work with students, staff and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson work.
• Supervise teacher-planned activities and help with seatwork.
• Provide tutoring to students in small groups and assist with computers.
• Prepare and organize teaching aids and materials.
• Perform clerical duties (attendance, records) and support cafeteria/bus routines.

Skills

Student support

Classroom supervision

English language

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ParaPro or 60 college hours

Tools

Attendance software

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, October 26, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Elementary Paraprofessional

Job Description

South Newton School Corporation Position Description

Department: Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Summary: To assistin teaching adiverse population of children in an atmosphere of kindness that encourages active inquiry, fosters individual growth and promotes respect for self, others and the world in which they live. In that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments and reinforces learning concepts.
2. • -Supervise teacher-planned activities.
   • -Assist with seatwork and workbook assignments.
   • -Assist students with make-up work
   • -Listen and respond to students as they express their thoughts orally.
   • -Listen to students read individually and in small groups.
   • -Tutor students individually and in small groups.
   • -Assist students on computers.
   • -Assist students with a variety of drill work and practice exercises.
   • -Assist students with group projects.
   • -Assist students with writing and illustrating stories.
   • -Assist new students and help them get acquainted to a new setting.
   • -Read to students.
   • -Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for the teacher.
   • -Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine during the regular teacher’s absence.
   • -Check papers and assignments.
   • -Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids.
   • -Monitor student progress and confer with the teacher on student progress.
3. 2. Carries out clerical duties to assist the teacher.
4. • -Assist with class record keeping, e.g., taking attendance.
   • -Prepare and arrange bulletin board displays.
   • -Assist in preparing learning center materials.
   • -Schedule audio-visual materials and equipment.
   • -Prepare student work folders.
   • -Duplicate, collate, and organize materials.
   • -File papers upon request
5. 3. Performs other necessary auxiliary duties.
6. • -Assist with cafeteria, bus, and playground duties.
   • -Assist with emergency drills and assemblies
   • -Assist with restroom breaks and hall supervision.
   • -Assist student with coat, boot, etc.
   • -Assists students with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, feeding, dressing toileting.
7. 4. Other duties may be assigned by the teacher, principal, or superintendent or as specified in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for the students in the class/program.

Qualifications Requirements: Ability to work with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak grammatically correct English.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Successfully passing ParaPro test or 60 college hours.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general information, special education procedures from the school and Cooperative School Services. Ability to fill out reports on Harmony. Ability to speak using grammatically correct English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to basic math and record data.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with students in a variety of situations, such as recess, cafeteria, and classrooms.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift 40 pounds and or push/pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision sufficient to read typed or written material.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is generally performed indoors.

South Newton School Corp
13232 S. 50 E.
Kentland, IN 47951
219-474-5184
219-474-6966
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