Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist

Jefferson Elementary; Winona Lake (IN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Elementary in Winona Lake, Indiana, part of Warsaw Community Schools, is seeking a Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist to support grades K–2 with reading interventions and progress monitoring.

The role is part-time (29.5 hours/week) for 36 weeks, reports to the Building Principal, and focuses on implementing instructional decisions, collecting data, and collaborating with the Intervention Team to help students reach literacy goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 48 college credits/Associate’s Degree.
• Ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with students.
• Preferred: knowledge of reading strategies.
• Preferred: ability to make instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assists K–2 students as an early literacy interventionist.
• Collects and assesses data and digital assessments.
• Implements instructional decisions with Interventionist collaboration.
• Initiates responsive instructional decisions.
• Collaborates with the Intervention Team.
• Ensures prompt arrival to scheduled interventions.
• Holds students to high levels of achievement.
• Communicates effectively in person and by email.
• Receives feedback and acts on observations.
• Follows programs and best teaching strategies with fidelity.

Skills

Experience with students

Reading strategies

Instructional decision making

Communication (in person & email)

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits / Associate’s Degree

ParaPro Assessment (ability to pass)

Job description

Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist

Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930486
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary: A SpecializedParaprofessional to Interventionist assists in providing students with reading and time management strategies, while progress monitoring of students.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists students primarily in grades K through 2 as an early literacy interventionist.
• Collects and assesses data and digital assessments.
• Implements instructional decisions in collaboration with the Interventionist.
• Initiates responsive instructional decisions.
• Collaborates with the Intervention Team.
• Prompt arrival to all scheduled interventions.
• Holds students accountable to high levels of achievement.
• Strong communication strategies in person and through email.
• Openness to receive regular feedback and follow through based on the observation.
• Follow programs and best teaching strategies with fidelity.
• Confidence in problem solving and recognizing when additional support is a necessity.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 48 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
• Preferred:
  • Knowledgeable with reading strategies
  • Confident to make instructional decisions

Length of Position: 36 weeks

Hours of Position: 29.5 hours per week

Position Type: Non-exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required