Preschool Developmental Program Paraprofessional

Concord Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Concord Community Schools seeks a Young Adult Program Paraprofessional to support students aged 18–22 in instruction, skill development, supervision, and transition experiences under the Teacher of Record.

The role focuses on independence, employability, daily living skills, community participation, and collaboration with staff, families, and job supervisors in classroom and community settings.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential; CPR/AED and safety training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience supporting students or adults with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow instructional plans, behavior plans, and transition goals developed by the Teacher of Record.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in required training, including CPR/AED, crisis prevention/intervention, and Article 7 compliance modules.
• Demonstrated ability to support students in community settings, including job sites and independent-living environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel with the program as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional activities aligned to students’ IEPs, including functional academics, vocational training, community-based instruction, and daily living skills.
• Support students during community-based vocational placements, workshops, volunteer activities, and life-skills instruction, ensuring safety, engagement, and skill acquisition.
• Provide supervision and direct support in community settings, including job sites, travel training, and independent-living experiences.
• Reinforce transition goals by modeling and teaching soft skills, employability skills, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies.
• Support students in using adaptive equipment, communication devices, and assistive technology as needed.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and documentation as directed by the Teacher of Record.
• Implement behavior support plans consistently and support positive behavior strategies, regulation routines, and student independence.
• Provide transportation supervision, including entering/exiting vehicles, safety checks, and appropriate support during travel to community locations.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, families (when appropriate), community partners, and job supervisors to reinforce student success.
• Assist in preparing materials, organizing instructional spaces, and maintaining equipment for classroom and community-based learning.
• Support daily living tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene routines, and other independent living skills when required.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training required for safety, compliance, and instructional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Training willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Young Adult Program Paraprofessional

TYPE OF POSITION : Classified, 29.5 hrs

REPORTS TO : Young Adult Teacher of Record and Building Principal/Director of Exceptional Learners

Primary Function

Supports the Young Adult Program in providing instruction, skill development, supervision, and transition learning experiences for students ages 18–22. This role helps students build independence, employability, daily living skills, and successful community participation while implementing instructional and behavioral supports under the direction of the Teacher of Record.

Persons in this position may perform any of the essential duties defined below. However, this position description does not define all potential duties related to this position, and persons may be asked to perform other duties in support of the Corporation’s mission.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Assist in implementing instructional activities aligned to students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including functional academics, vocational training, community-based instruction, and daily living skills.
• Support students during community-based vocational placements, workshops, volunteer activities, and life-skills instruction, ensuring safety, engagement, and skill acquisition.
• Provide supervision and direct support in community settings, including job sites, travel training, and independent-living experiences.
• Reinforce transition goals by modeling and teaching soft skills, employability skills, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies.
• Support students in using adaptive equipment, communication devices, and assistive technology as needed.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and documentation as directed by the Teacher of Record.
• Implement behavior support plans consistently and support positive behavior strategies, regulation routines, and student independence.
• Provide transportation supervision, including entering/exiting vehicles, safety checks, and appropriate support during travel to community locations.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, families (when appropriate), community partners, and job supervisors to reinforce student success.
• Assist in preparing materials, organizing instructional spaces, and maintaining equipment for classroom and community-based learning.
• Support daily living tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene routines, and other independent living skills when required.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training required for safety, compliance, and instructional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience supporting students or adults with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow instructional plans, behavior plans, and transition goals developed by the Teacher of Record.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in required training, including CPR/AED, crisis prevention/intervention, and Article 7 compliance modules.
• Demonstrated ability to support students in community settings, including job sites and independent-living environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel with the program as needed.

Physical Demands

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.

• Ability to move about school buildings and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to conduct assessments and communicate effectively.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and test administration.
• Work is primarily in a school setting with moderate noise; some travel between schools may be required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

TERMS

Length of year and salary to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provisions in the policy handbook.

Concord Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws.