St. Vincent de Paul Instructional Assistant

North Lawrence Community Schools St. Vincent de Paul School – Bedford, Indiana

Job : 5502553

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Properly trained paraprofessionals can play important roles in improving student achievement in schools where they can reinforce and enhance a teacher's effort in the classroom. An Instructional Assistant will provide individual students with support for the tasks assigned by the teacher. They will assist students in small groups learning situations as well as monitor the class while the teacher works with groups or individuals.

• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher. The Instructional Assistant may assist students in the classroom setting under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials. The Instructional Assistant is available to help distribute and manage classroom materials of all identified students.
• Provide instructional assistance in a computer lab. The Instructional Assistant may help identify students in remediation in the computer lab while being under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain individual records for identified students.
• Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher. Paraprofessional may assist the classroom teacher by working with identified students individually or in a group instruction. Because paraprofessionals provide instructional support, they should not be providing planned direct instruction or introducing to students new skills, concepts, or academic content.
• Support and implement all policies and regulation as designed by each respective school and NLCS.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of classroom teachers.
• Direct instruction from the classroom teacher.
• Is positive in working with identified children and helps build their self‑esteem.
• Guides students in working and playing harmoniously with other students.
• Has the ability to make use of a variety of resources to assist identified students in meeting their goals.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrates a desire to aid all students.
• New Hire Packet with Administration Building.
• 2 years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.

Knowledge

• Possesses knowledge and skill sufficient to assist participants in meeting content and performance standards.

Experience

• 2 years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.

Position Type: Part‑Time

• Tricia Hudson, Director of Elementary Curriculum
• 0020 – Administration
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