Part-Time Paraprofessional at Earhart Elementary School (Essential Skills)

Lafayette School Corporation; United States; Vor Ort; USD 17.502 - 24.927; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

Zusammenfassung

A local school district is looking for a part-time Paraprofessional at Earhart Elementary School to support special education teachers and ensure the safety and instruction of students. The ideal candidate will assist students with daily activities, implement behavior management strategies, and work collaboratively with teachers. A good understanding of special education needs and some formal education is required for this role. The position offers a pay rate of $15.40 for 29 hours a week.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to assist students with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Competence in implementing behavior management strategies under supervision.
• Experience working with special education students in various settings.

Aufgaben

• Assist students in arrival and departure from school.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Support teachers with assessments and tutoring.

Kenntnisse

Assist with students' arrival and departure

Behavior management strategies

Support for students with disabilities

Ausbildung

48 hours of earned credit or Passed the ParaPro assessment

Jobbeschreibung

Part-Time Paraprofessional at Earhart Elementary School (Essential Skills) JobID: 2308

Date Posted: 1/30/2026

Location: Earhart Elementary School

POSITION TITLE

Paraprofessional

LOCATION

Earhart Elementary School

RATE

$15.40

HOURS

29 hours per week (9:00 am-3:25 pm, Monday-Friday when school is in session)

BENEFITS

PTO

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Paraprofessionals work directly under the supervision of special education teachers or classroom teacher. All paraprofessionals are responsible to ensure the safety and instruction of students across all activities and locations. Also, paraprofessionals are responsible to maintain complete confidentiality about students and their records.

REPORTS TO

The Paraprofessional reports directly to the building administrator or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 48 hours of earned credit or
• Passed the ParaPro assessment (may start without the ParaPro certification at a lower pay rate until the certification has been earned)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with students' arrival to and departure from school. Assists bus drivers and students with adaptive equipment and monitors the physical welfare of students.
2. Accompany students in different school and community settings; or escort students between different locations, such as from classrooms to libraries, computer labs, resource rooms, other locations within the school, and community-based activity locations.
3. Assist students with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living, following universal precautions.
4. Assist teachers with functional assessment activities to gather information about students' current levels of performance, both strengths and needs.
5. Work with individual and small groups of students using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
6. Tutor individuals or small groups of students using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers and other professional practitioners, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech/language therapists, augmentative and alternative communication consultants, and behavior consultants.
7. Lift, transfer, seat or position students for functional participation in activities using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Carry out gross motor activities recommended by the physical therapist.
8. Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher and behavior consultant.
9. Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.
10. Conduct prescribed/standardized reading and math programs.
11. Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline.
12. Supervise playground, lunchroom, and study hall.
13. Operate equipment and assistive technology devices, such as audio-visual, office, communication devices, computers, and seating and other positioning equipment.
14. Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards; and maintain classroom supplies.
15. Set up and maintain classroom equipment and learning centers.
16. Prepare individualized instructional materials.
17. Observe and record information about students' performance and behavior.
18. Record attendance, maintain records, such as grade books and medication administration records, and perform other clerical tasks.
19. Attend staff or IEP meetings at the request of the teacher or administrative personnel.
20. With teacher instruction, will independently study materials to develop skills and knowledge of classroom curriculum/procedures/best practices and use of equipment and/or technology.
21. Perform general duties appropriate to type of class as requested by the teacher.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:59:05 AM CST.