JCMS English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional

Jennings County School District; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings County School District is hiring an English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional to assist certified staff at Jennings County Middle School. This role supports students in achieving their educational goals through various instructional strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and experience with special needs children. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals are essential for success in this position.

Travel between schools may be required, and this role is non-exempt under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in classroom behavioral management and student support.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Prior experience with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Guide students to reinforce reading and mathematics.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures for student performance.
• Supervise non-instructional areas, including lunch and playground.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematics skills

Computer literacy

Compassionate student support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JCMS English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional JobID: 1503

• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location: Jennings County Middle 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 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