Madison Specialized Paraprofessional

Madison Elementary; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison Elementary in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a part-time specialized paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in creating a safe, supportive environment and meeting students' individual needs.

The role involves implementing IEPs, supporting learning activities, assisting with health needs, supervising during drills and field trips, and maintaining student progress records; hours are Monday 9:40–4:20 and Tue-Fri 8:40–4:20, with a 36-week school-year contract.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 60 college credits/Associate’s Degree or ability to pass ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
• Required: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher
• Assists the teacher with learning activities in group and 1-on-1 settings
• Assists students with health and self-help needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning, and dressing
• Assists students in developing social and emotional skills
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, and other activities

Skills

Classroom support

Student engagement

Health assistance

Education

High School Diploma (minimum)

60 college credits/Associate's Degree/ParaPro eligibility

Job description

Madison Specialized Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5514989
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

General Summary: A specialized paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.

Hours: Monday, 9:40-4:20 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, 8:40 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Essential Functions:

• Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students in both group and 1-on-1 settings.
• Assists students with health and self-help needs, including but not limited to, feeding, toileting, positioning, and dressing. This may require operating specialized equipment.
• Assists students in developing social and emotional skills.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, specials, and general education.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional activities at the direction of the teacher, including Math, English, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
• Communicates with the supervising teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Assists with bus duty in the mornings and afternoons, helping load and unload students.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications:

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 60 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
• Required: Hepatitis B Vaccine (paid for by school) and Crisis Prevention Intervention training (paid for by school)

Length of Position: 36 weeks(for the school year)

Position Type: Non-exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Francesca Hoffmann , Principal
• Madison Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]