Instructional Aide: Classroom Support & Student Growth

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, Indiana seeks a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The role involves assisting in planning activities, creating instructional materials, and helping with classroom routines and clerical tasks.

The candidate should have at least two years of college coursework, a paraprofessional credential, or an associate degree with relevant experience, and will collaborate with teachers to monitor student progress and

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Passed the paraprofessional exam to become highly qualified.
• Associates degree or higher and met one of the following requirements (post elementary work, references, or classroom assistant experience).

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Assist in planning learning experiences for the students.
• Assist in the production of instructional materials and use of technology.
• Assist in implementing classroom routines such as storing materials and cleaning work areas.
• Assist in instruction-related clerical tasks including scoring of student products.
• Work with students on activities, while the teacher works with small groups of students.
• Help in the monitoring of student learning.
• Tutor students to strengthen skills or concepts under the supervision of the teacher.
• Confer regularly with the classroom teacher about the programs and achievement of each student.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information/data.
• Help with the planning and implementation of after school parent meetings.
• Continuation of employment dependent upon Title 1 funding and program description.
• Successful interview with Building Principal.

Education

Associates degree or higher

Paraprofessional exam

Post elementary work in education or related field

Job description

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, Indiana seeks a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The role involves assisting in planning activities, creating instructional materials, and helping with classroom routines and clerical tasks.

The candidate should have at least two years of college coursework, a paraprofessional credential, or an associate degree with relevant experience, and will collaborate with teachers to monitor student progress and