Intense Paraprofessional @ Solon Elementary

Crown Point Community School Corporation; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is hiring an Intense Paraprofessional at Solon Elementary. The role involves assisting with implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities under the Exceptional Education department, 30 hours per week during the school calendar, at $16.55 per hour.

The position is part-time, with FLSA status Excluded and a 184-day working period. Candidates must meet one of several education requirements, and accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required? (Not specified)
• Paraprofessional role supports students with IEPs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support educator/teacher's goals and objectives for each student
• Present subject matter to students under supervision
• Assist students individually or in groups with academics and social skills
• Assist with activities of daily living including toileting, feeding and diapering
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Follow rules and procedures set by Principal and Exceptional Education department
• Be professional with students, staff and parents
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Communicate concerns to the administrator or assigned teacher
• Maintain good attendance and report to the requested area
• Attend in-services when notified
• Request teacher support when needed
• Communicate important information to the teacher about the student
• Use de-escalation verbal techniques with students
• Follow team plans for interventions
• Perform related duties as required

Education

Associates Degree

Sixty semester hours

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Intense Paraprofessional @ Solon Elementary JobID: 1080

• Position Type: Exceptional Education/ Intense Para
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Solon Robinson Elementary

Position Title: Intense Paraprofessional Location Code: Solon Elementary

Department: Exceptional Education Employee Status: Employee

Revision Date: 6/12/23 Full-time/ Part time Status: Part Time

FLSA Status: Excluded Working Period: 184 Days

Bargaining Unit Status: no

Qualifications, Education and Licensure:

The Special Education Paraprofessional must be able to perform the attached essential job functions.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

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

• Any one of the following:
  • Associates Degree
  • Sixty semester hours of college credit
  • Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment (to be facilitated by the CPCSC)

Pay Information:

• 30hours per week, following the school calendar
• $16.55per hour

General Purpose: The Paraprofessional is to assist the teacher with the implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) of students identified with disabilities.

The role of the Paraprofessional is to work in a supportive capacity as part of a team to meet the needs of each student.

Paraprofessional assistance may be provided across multiple settings such as special education classrooms, general education classrooms, and other designated learning environments within the school or community.

In addition, Paraprofessionals assist with classroom procedures that may include but are not limited to; educational support, mobility support, vocational support, behavior support, assistance with functional skills, and physical or occupational therapy support.

Responsibilities:

• Support the educator/teacher's overall goals and objectives for each individual student
• Under a teacher's supervision, presents subject matter information to students, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
• Assists students individually or in groups with academic assignments and social skills to reinforce learning.
• May support activities of daily living including, toileting, feeding and diapering.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Comply with standard rules, regulations, and procedures assigned by Building Principal and/or Department for Exceptional Education
• Be professional when dealing with students, staff, and parents
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment
• Communicate concerns to the administrator or assigned teacher in a timely and professional manner
• Be on time and maintain good attendance, report to the requested area or work site
• Attend in-services upon notification, when provided during a school day
• Request teacher support when necessary or when more explanation is needed
• Communicate important information to the teacher concerning the student
• Utilize de-escalation verbal intervention techniques with students.
• Follows team prescribed procedures for academic, social, communication and behavioral intervention plans.
• Performs related duties as required.

ADA Physical Demands: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully.

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

The position requires frequent changes in sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.

The employee may also need to do frequent bending and/or kneeling in order to reach technology components.

The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone and computer.

The position requires lifting and carrying technology components.