Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant

Shelbyville Central Schools; Riley Village (IN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelbyville Central Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant for part-time work (28 hours per week). The role involves assisting instructional staff, tutoring students, and supporting a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma plus one of several acceptable pathways (two years of college, CDA credential, or equivalent coursework). The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and staff and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as listed in the posting.
• Chores and expectations tied to paraprofessional role.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison for parents and school staff.
• Assists instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups.
• Maintains discipline in a positive manner.
• Utilizes resources to engage students.
• Handles clerical functions related to job responsibilities.
• Assists in administering preschool assessments.
• Helps students master instructional materials as designed by the program.
• Attends professional development and implements new practices.
• Attends meetings promoting home/school relationships.
• Well organized and takes initiative.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance.
• Enjoys working with children of all ages.

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college experience (transcripts required)

Two-year college degree

Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Pass the ParaPathways Assessments within the first year of employment

One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children

Passed annual school-level evaluations

Completed LEA required professional development modules/training

Job description

Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant JobID: 533

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026

Part-Time 28 Hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a liaison for parents and school staff
• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity
• Maintains discipline in a positive manner
• Utilizes a variety of resources to engage students
• Handles clerical functions related to job responsibilities
• Assists in administering pre and post-testing of preschool assessments
• Helps students master instructional equipment or instructional materials as designed by the program
• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Attends meetings which promote home/school relationships
• Well organized and takes initiative
• Responsible, strong work ethic, flexible
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Enjoys working with children of all ages

Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies and Employee Handbook

Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirement:

High school diploma

AND:

• Must be highly qualified by meeting one of the criteria listed below:
• Two years of college experience (transcripts required)
• Two-year college degree
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Pass the ParaPathways Assessments within the first year of employment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed LEA required professional development modules/training

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 2:18:33 AM CST.