PARA Professional- Willowcreek

WILLOWCREEK MS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Willowcreek Middle School in Portage, Indiana is seeking a PARA Professional to support teachers and students, assist in classrooms, supervise during activities, and help with AV and clerical tasks. This is a part-time position with a wage of $15.10 per hour.

The role requires a high school diploma plus one of several qualifications, and includes the possibility of completing 10 online Paraeducator training modules within two months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with one of the listed qualifications.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English above high school level.
• Willingness to complete Paraeducator online training within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate tasks in activity centers and supervise students.
• Read to children and assist with AV, media and tech for instruction.
• Help supervise in- and outdoor school areas and assist with clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and support the classroom staff.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

English literacy

Education

Associates degree or higher

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro Assessment 460

CDA credential

Attend 10 Paraeducator modules in 2 months

Job description

PARA Professional- Willowcreek

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Job Details

Job ID: 5421248
Application Deadline: Dec 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Thefollowing responsibilities are essential functions, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by thebuilding principal or other administrator.

• Tutor individual and small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student tasks in activity centers.
• Read to children and listen to children read.
• Assist in the preparation of AV, media and technology for instructional use.
• Help supervise children in and out of the classroom.
• Assist the classroom teacher in completing the clerical tasks of the classroom.
• Respect the confidentiality of the students in all matters at all times.
• Indoor & outdoor student supervision for playground/cafeteria.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• A high school diploma and any one of the following:
• Associates degree or higher OR
• Two years of college (48 credit hours) OR
• ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR
• Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment at PTS (free training resources provided by PTS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required read, write, speak, and understand English above a high school level. The employee will need to work respectfully with children, move around the assigned school building, and manipulate materials utilized to remediate students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position includes working in and outside of a school building with children.

Disclaimer Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]