Parapro-Classroom (Title1/Kdg)

Job Description:

This position is 5.75 hours a day working 180 contract days.

The Kindergarten Paraprofessional position supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth of kindergarten students.

Under the direction of the classroom teacher and school administration, the paraprofessional helps implement instructional activities, reinforce foundational literacy and math skills, support classroom routines, and provide individualized or small-group assistance based on student needs.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children.

This individual will help foster a positive classroom environment where students develop foundational skills, build independence, practice positive social interactions, and establish a strong foundation for future academic success.

Job Requirements:

Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities, including foundational reading, phonics, writing, mathematics, and other kindergarten learning experiences.

Provide individual and small-group support to reinforce skills, reteach concepts, and assist students who need additional practice or enrichment.

Support students in developing independence, following directions, transitioning between activities, and meeting classroom expectations.

Reinforce positive behavior, social-emotional learning, problem-solving, and appropriate peer interactions using school and classroom expectations.

Assist with classroom management and maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

Support students with a variety of academic, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs.

Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.

Assist with preparing instructional materials, organizing classroom resources, and maintaining an orderly classroom.

Communicate observations and relevant student information to the classroom teacher and other designated staff members.

Follow student support plans, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and school and district policies.

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support personnel to promote student success.

Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administration.

Substitute teach for the supervising teacher when need.

Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.

Job Qualifications:

60 college credit hours or Para Pro Certificate.

Upon offer, applicant must complete and clear a drug screen and expanded criminal history background check for school personnel as required by IN state law.