Kindergarten Paraprofessional — Student Support & Learning

Nimble; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wawasee Community School Corporation is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional - Kindergarten to support teachers and help students achieve the class's learning objectives. The role covers individual and small-group instruction, planning support, and collaboration with staff.

The position emphasizes assisting with tests, supervising activities, and maintaining student records while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and organize instructional support.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with diagnostic tests when needed.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material.
• Devise strategies to reinforce skills based on student needs.
• Guide independent study and enrichment work set by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work.
• Assist with group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as information source for substitute teachers.
• Assist with copying and laminating student materials.
• Supervise recess or lunch duties.
• Uphold the mission of Wawasee Community School Corporation.
• Record keeping as assigned by the teacher.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in staff development.

Skills

Plan and organize

Human relations

Effective communication

Education

2 Years of College Credits or Parapro Test or Professional Development Sessions

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wawasee Community School Corporation is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional - Kindergarten to support teachers and help students achieve the class's learning objectives. The role covers individual and small-group instruction, planning support, and collaboration with staff.

The position emphasizes assisting with tests, supervising activities, and maintaining student records while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.