2026-2027 Paraprofessional

Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 36 hours per week.  This position is assigned to work 173 student contact days. Additionally, paraprofessionals receive 4 paid holidays and do not work during summers or school breaks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom.
• Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students.
• Supervise students during other components of the school day.

Compensation: Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Benefits: This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available.  IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided,

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment:
  • Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education
  • Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree
  • Para-educator certification
  • Elementary Para-educator experience
  • Teaching Degree
• Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

Salary : $14