Student Support Paraprofessional

Warsaw Community Schools; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Warsaw, Indiana is looking for a General Paraprofessional to assist certified teachers in creating a safe learning environment for students. The role involves supporting instructional activities, supervising students during various events, and requires at least a high school diploma along with 48+ college credits or the ability to pass the Paraprofessional Assessment. A commitment of 36 weeks during the school year is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Required to have 48+ college credits or be able to pass the Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Evidence of experience working with students is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with learning activities and preparation of instructional materials.
• Supervise students during various school activities as needed.
• Record student progress data and communicate with the teacher on student needs.

Skills

Experience working with students

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

48+ college credits or passing the Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Reports to: Building Principal/Lead Paraprofessional

General Summary: A paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.

Hours are Monday, 10:30-4 and Tuesday to Friday, 9:30-4:00 p.m. (3 p.m. a possibility for right candidate).

Essential Functions:

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum) and
• Required: 48+ college credits or the ability to pass the Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Length of Position: 36 weeks(for the school year)

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 paraprofessional.