Paraprofessional - Instructional (Kindergarten)

Elkhart Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Elkhart Community Schools invites applications for a skilled instructional aide to support elementary and middle school students. The role focuses on assisting with reading, writing, and mathematics under supervision, helping students develop foundational skills and readiness for classroom learning.

The position requires at least 48 college credits or an associate degree or equivalent and a positive, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 college credits or an associate degree or equivalent qualifying standard.
• Must demonstrate reading, writing, and mathematics instructional ability via Para Pro criteria.
• Experience with children and good English communication; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Support students with reading readiness where appropriate.
• Maintain regular attendance and independent work.

Skills

Experience with children

English communication

Pleasant personality

Willingness to learn

Initiative & independence

Education

48 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Rigorous standard of quality

Job description

Schedule

6.5 hours per day; 184 days per year.

Qualifications

Required: Completion of at least 48 hours of earned college credit at an institution of higher education, or obtained an Associate's degree (or higher), or met a rigorous standard of quality

and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment (Para Pro Assessment Test): (a)knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or (b)knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, as appropriate.

Experience working with children; wholesome and understanding attitude toward children; ability to use proper English and communicate well; pleasing personality; willingness to learn and expand general knowledge; ability to take initiative and work independently. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Documents To Be Uploaded With This Application

• Resume
• Copy of college transcripts

Salary

$15.28 - $19.44 per hour