Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant

Shelbyville Central Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelbyville Central Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant to support teachers with learning activities, tutor students, and assist in maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and meeting one of several highly qualified options such as two years of college or a CDA credential; postings current as of 10/23/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet one of the qualification criteria listed (two years college, CDA, or other approved credential).
• Commitment to working with children of various ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce activities.
• Maintains a positive classroom discipline with supportive strategies.
• Handles clerical functions related to job responsibilities.
• Assists in administering pre and post-testing of formative assessments.
• Monitors testing results and supports instructional planning.
• Organizes tutoring sessions as designed by teachers.
• Supports use of instructional equipment and materials.

Education

Two years of college experience

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: 536

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Part-time 28 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 on learning activities
• Assists the teacher in maintaining discipline in a positive manner
• Handles clerical functions related to job responsibilities
• Assists in administering pre and post-testing of formative assessments
• Monitors student classroom academic testing results and correlates that information to the planning for the students
• Plans for and executes tutoring for students as designed by the teachers
• Helps students master instructional equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Organizes well and takes initiative
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to be flexible
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Enjoys working with children of all ages, grades, and abilities
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objective

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 10/23/2026 2:25:28 AM CST.