Paraprofessional - Special Education (PT)

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

West Lafayette Community School Corporation is seeking a Part-time Paraprofessional – Special Education to support individual students and small groups under the supervision of a teacher, and to help implement students' IEPs in daily activities. You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and staff to promote an inclusive learning environment, assist with instructional tasks, and monitor progress.

The position runs 4 hours daily, 186 days per year, with starting pay at $15/hour and potential

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Two years of college coursework or an associate degree preferred.
• Passing ParaPro Assessment or equivalent credential if required by district.
• Experience in schools or childcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to individuals or small groups under a supervising teacher.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to enhance students' educational experience.
• Implements individualized education programs (IEPs) as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college coursework (60 credits)

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro assessment passing score

Job description

Paraprofessional – Special Education (PT)

JobID: 13422

REPORTS TO: Intermediate School Building Administration

PAY TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Classified, Non-Supervisory

PAY RATE: Starting at $15 / hr., with potential for increases based on experience

BENEFITS: Eligible for voluntary benefits only (see attachment for details)

SCHEDULE: Part-time; 4 hrs. / day; 186 paid days / year; Follows school calendar

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instructional support to individual students or small groups under the direction of a supervising teacher
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to enhance students' educational experience
• Implements students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as directed
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
  • Minimum Education Requirement (one of the following):
    • Completion of at least two years (60 course credits) of college-level coursework
    • An associate degree or higher
    • A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
  • Prior experience in schools or child care
  • Previous experience working with individuals with special needs
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, parents, and other professionals
  • Excellent dependability and punctuality
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works indoors in a school environment
• May work in close proximity to students and staff
• Occasionally exposed to noise levels typical in school settings

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.