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.