Title Paraprofessional (temporary position)

Jennings County School District; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Jennings County Schools in North Vernon is seeking a Paraprofessional (temporary position) to support certified staff in meeting instructional goals. You will assist with reading, language arts, math, computer instruction and small-group interventions.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, classroom management, lunch/bus/playground supervision, and parent communication as requested. Requires High School diploma or equivalent and paraprofessional test or 48 college credits; travel between

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic to assist students.
• Ability to use Word, Excel and basic software.
• Dedication to confidentiality and supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and interventions.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• Assist with record-keeping documenting student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and keep students on task.
• Supervise non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus duty, playground, corridors, study hall.
• Assist with parent contact as requested to foster parental involvement.

Skills

Reading support

Language arts

Mathematics support

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional test completion

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Title Paraprofessional (temporary position) JobID: 1538

• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: North Vernon Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with student support to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement interventions.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt