JCMS English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist teachers in meeting instructional goals. This role involves guiding students in various subjects such as reading and math, preparing classroom materials, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and effective communication skills. The position is non-exempt under FLSA guidelines and may require travel between schools.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Prior experience with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Guide students to reinforce reading and mathematics skills.
• Prepare classroom materials according to student needs.
• Assist with maintaining classroom behavior management.

Skills

Support for students in reading and language arts

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to use personal computers

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 education

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