Paraprofessional - Special Education

Leesburg Elementary; Leesburg (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leesburg Elementary in Leesburg, Indiana is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education to support certified teachers and provide a safe learning environment. The position runs for 36 weeks in the school year and requires assisting with instructional activities, student progress data, and supervision during drills and field trips.

The ideal candidate will have 48 college credits or be able to pass the ParaPro Assessment and possess demonstrated experience with students.

Qualifications

• Education – 48 college credits or ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Education

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

General Summary: A paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education – 48 college credits or ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Length of Position: 36 weeks(for the school year)

Position Type: Non-exempt

Paraprofessional - Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974787
Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

General Summary: A paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education – 48 college credits or ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Length of Position: 36 weeks(for the school year)

Position Type: Non-exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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