Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available

Lakes; Lake Station (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school district in Lake Station is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, reinforcing skills through collaboration, and supporting students in their lessons. Applicants must meet Highly Qualified standards, which can be fulfilled through relevant education or standardized assessments. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for students.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified upon employment.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience collaborating with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to classroom teacher.
• Help students complete lessons delivered by the teacher.
• Collaborate with teacher(s) to communicate and resolve issues.
• Collaborates with teacher(s) for communicating information and providing services in compliance with guidelines.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for job functions.
• Assists in monitoring supplementary work and small group instruction.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional support

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

2 years of higher education

Praxis ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Station Community Schools

Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available JobID: 278

• Date Posted: 7/24/2025
• Location: Lake Station Community Schools
• Date Available: Ongoing
• Closing Date: Ongoing
• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available

Lake Station Community Schools

Bailey Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School
Edison Junior Senior High School

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support for its educational and academic programs in its schools.

Paraprofessionals with Lake Station Community Schools must be Highly Qualified upon employment; by meeting at least one (1) of the three (3) following requirements:

• Completed at least 2 years (48 credit hours or more) of study in higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher).
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality by passing the ETS – Praxis ParaPro Assessment exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, reading readiness, writing and mathematics or successfully complete district course for Highly Qualified status.

A Paraprofessional:

• Provides instructional support to classroom teacher and/or Title facilitator;
• Provides reinforcement of skills as prescribed by teacher;
• Help students as they complete lessons delivered by teacher;
• Collaborates with teacher(s) as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines;
• Reports to classroom teacher, Title I facilitator, Title I Coordinator, and/or building principal;
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Assists in monitoring supplementary work, providing small group instruction for students; and,
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Work days – school days as assigned

Wage: Depends on experience and education.

Lake Station Community Schools is committed to equal opportunity; and is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin, including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity.