Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available

Lake Station Community Schools; Lake Station (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school district in Lake Station, Indiana is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional support in classrooms, ensuring effective educational programs. Candidates must meet Highly Qualified status, which includes educational prerequisites such as at least two years of higher education or an associate's degree. Responsibilities include assisting students with lessons, collaborating with teachers, and attending relevant meetings. This is a vital role in fostering student success across various educational environments.

Qualifications

• Must meet Highly Qualified requirements upon employment.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Pass Praxis ParaPro or complete district course for Highly Qualified status.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to classroom teacher.
• Reinforces skills as prescribed by teacher.
• Helps students complete lessons.
• Collaborates with teachers for communication and service delivery.
• Reports to classroom teacher and school administration.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations.
• Assists in monitoring supplementary work and provides small group instruction.

Skills

Instructional support

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Completed at least 2 years of study in higher education

Associate’s degree or higher

Passed the ETS - Praxis ParaPro Assessment exam

Job description

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.

Highly Qualified

Paraprofessionals with Lake Station Community Schools must be Highly Qualified upon employment; by meeting at least one (1) of the 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;
• Provide 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.