ParaProfessional (District-Wide)

Nimble; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional support and assist teachers district-wide. The role involves working closely with students, groups, and certified staff to reinforce learning and ensure IEP goals are met.

The paraprofessional will help maintain confidentiality, support classroom management, and perform clerical duties as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant certification or college coursework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of college coursework required; or equivalent.
• Associate degree or ParaPro certification needed; includes reading, writing, and math support.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support general education classes as described in the IEP.
• Maintain confidentiality for each student in special education.
• Assist with strategies to reinforce learning based on student needs.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises tests and make-up work.
• Serves as chief source of information to guest teachers in the absence of regular staff.
• Performs clerical tasks and organize student assessment results.
• Assists with classroom management and computer lab activities.
• Performs non-instructional duties such as snack time or lunch duty.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college

Associate degree or ParaPro Certification

Tools

Computers

Job description

May 29, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2026-2027 School Year

Title: Paraprofessional

Location: District-Wide

Reports to: Principal/Director of Special Education/Classroom Teacher

Job Goal: To assist, provide instructional support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education: or
• Ability to work no less than 30 hours a week
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree or ParaPro Assessment which is the knowledge of and the ability to assist ininstructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (Valid Professional CertificationRequired)
• Knowledgeable with computers
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity/virtual to a certified teacher at all times.
• 2.Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• 3.Supports student’s general education classes as descripted on the IEP
• 4.Maintain confidentiality for each student in special education
• 5.Assist the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual student, their needs, interest and abilities.
• 6.Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and make up work as assigned by the certified staff
• 7.Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff.
• 8.Performs some clerical responsibilities (i.e., organize student assessment results, file classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• 9.Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials, and providing instructional assistance in a computer laboratory.
• 10.Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, lunch duty, other classroom activities.
• 11.Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• 12.Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school learning environments and community.
• 13.Participates in in-service/professional development training programs as approved.
• 14.Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school districts.
• 15.May need to feed and change diapers
• 16.Assist in getting on/off bus
• 17.Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties

Salary:

Hours and salary are in accordance with the Paraprofessional Agreement

Follows SCEC Student & Teacher Calendar

A Criminal Background check is required pending employment

Start Date: Upon Board Approval

Application Deadline: Opened until filled