Title I Paraprofessional

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is seeking an assistant to support Title I students during the school year. The role involves implementing small group instruction, aiding learners with instructional materials, and working closely with teachers to deliver interventions.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and complete professional development within 60 days. The position is grant-funded with scheduled hours of 6.75 per day, five days a week, with benefits including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small group instruction under teacher direction.
• Help Title I students master instructional materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with teachers and assistants to implement interventions.
• Maintain attendance and performance records using school technology.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Cedar Hall K8
• Date Available: 10/26/2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!

Why Choose EVSC?

• Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
• Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching ... we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
• Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment foster lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future ... one student at a time. We are Better Together!

POSITION DETAILS: This position works during the school year, 5 days per week at 6.75 hours per day. The position follows the EVSC School Board of Trustees approved calendar. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND FUNDING MAY END ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.

SALARY: Year Hourly Rate 1 $15.39 2 $16.02 3 $16.67 4 $17.31 5 $17.95 6 $18.60 7 $19.25 8 $19.88 9 $20.53 10 $21.16 11 $21.82 12 $22.35

The hourly rate for a current EVSC assistant will be based on years of service with EVSC in an assistant role. Annual, incremental pay increases are given for each year of service with the EVSC in this role if an employee has worked 120 days in a school year. New employees will begin on year 1.

BENEFITS:

• EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period.
• Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSCHealth & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member.
• EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:
• Sick Time
• 29 Holidays!
• Personal Business Days
• Paid Snow Days
• This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.
• Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity.
• EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required. All new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is based upon student enrollment in this school building. Fluctuating student enrollment may make it necessary to move an employee to another school building or reduction in hours. Enrollment is evaluated at the start of a new school year. The EVSC works diligently to ensure employees maintain the position that they are hired for but in some cases, transfers may occur in order to effectively serve EVSC students.

SUMMARY: Assists the Title I teacher or program in carrying out duties necessary to provide academic support services to students in Title I schools

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Implement small group instruction based on student needs in Title I schools under direction of teacher.
• Help Title I students master instructional equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Work cooperatively, as a team, with other teachers and assistants.
• Follow plans to work with, motivate and engage various learners.
• Assemble needed materials for small group instruction or interventions.
• Use technology (e.g. computers, tablets, iPads) to maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance and other clerical functions.
• Communicate in written and verbal form with administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform recess, lunchroom and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with set up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Create and maintain educational bulletin board displays.
• Escort and supervise students as they move to and from various rooms.
• Attend training and implement various interventions and utilize positive behavior supports.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organizedwith attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students assigned by the teacher

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: (A) Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education which meets the requirements to obtain an EVSC substitute certificate; or (B) obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or (C) met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics by having passed the state approved formal Para Pro Assessment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, school board members, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculation.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally life or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

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 sometimes loud and is standard acceptable level for this environment.
• The work environment requires this employee to be directly responsible for students safety and well-being.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.
• The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of getting bitten by animals and insects; exposure to environmental allergens, (Grass, weeds, pollens, trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides and/or herbicides.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY? If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at [e-mail]. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.