JCHS EL (English Learner) Paraprofessional

Jennings County School District; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Jennings County School District seeks a JCHS EL Paraprofessional to assist certified staff in supporting student learning at Jennings County High School. Duties include guiding students, reinforcing core skills, and helping with classroom routines.

The role involves supervision of non-instructional areas and collaboration with families to foster participation in education. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and paraprofessional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide to assist students.
• Ability to operate computers and software (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with students with special needs.
• Ability to report work to supervisor.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce reading, language arts, math, computer instruction and other skills.
• Prepare classroom materials and implement instructional strategies for individual needs.
• Document student learning and performance through record‑keeping procedures.
• Support classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment and keep students on task.
• Supervise non‑instructional areas such as lunch programs, bus duty, playground, corridors and study hall.
• Assist with parent contact as requested to foster involvement.

Job description

Job Title: JCHS EL (English Learner) Paraprofessional

Job ID: 1518

Posting Information

• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location: Jennings County High School
• Date Available: 08-05-2026

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with student support to meet instructional goals and objectives.

It is not required that you be able to speak another language.

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 interventions.
• 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.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student educatio.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

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 understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• 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 with special needs.
• 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.
• Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

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 and completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt.