Paraprofessional - Alternative Programs

Elkhart Community Schools Building Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools Building Corporation is seeking a paraeducator to support reading, writing and mathematics instruction in Alternative Programs. The role involves assisting in classroom activities and ensuring regular attendance.

Qualifications include college transcripts with 48+ hours or an associate degree, or a formal state/local assessment such as ParaPro; and sensitivity toward English Language Learners. Schedule: 6.5 hours/day, 184 days/year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Reading readiness support as appropriate.
• Sensitivity toward English Language Learners.
• Regular and timely attendance is essential.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

ParaPro Assessment

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Alternative Programs

Schedule: 6.5hours per day; 184 days per year.

Qualifications: College transcripts showing a minimum of 48 hours of earned college credit, or obtained an associate's degree (or higher), or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal State or local assessment (Para Pro Assessment Test); (a) knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or (b) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, as appropriate; sensitivity toward needs of English Language Learners. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.