Part-Time Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

JONES ELEM; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools seeks a PARA Professional at JONES ELEM in Portage, Indiana. This part-time role supports instructional staff by tutoring students, supervising activities, and assisting with classroom tasks and technology preparation.

A high school diploma is required; multiple paths to qualification are listed, including ParaPro, CDA, or college coursework. Starting date is immediate, salary $15.10 per hour, with duties assigned by the building principal; citizenship/residency may be

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
• Options include a high school diploma with multiple credential paths or college coursework.
• ParaPro, CDA, or online training completion within 2 months may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student tasks in activity centers.
• Read to children and listen to children read.
• Assist in the preparation of AV, media and technology for instructional use.
• Help supervise children in and out of the classroom.
• Assist the classroom teacher in completing the clerical tasks of the classroom.
• Respect the confidentiality of the students in all matters at all times.
• Indoor & outdoor student supervision for playground/cafeteria.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Classroom supervision

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro Assessment score 460

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Willing to complete 10 Paraeducator modules within 2 months

Job description

Portage Township Schools seeks a PARA Professional at JONES ELEM in Portage, Indiana. This part-time role supports instructional staff by tutoring students, supervising activities, and assisting with classroom tasks and technology preparation.

A high school diploma is required; multiple paths to qualification are listed, including ParaPro, CDA, or college coursework. Starting date is immediate, salary $15.10 per hour, with duties assigned by the building principal; citizenship/residency may be