Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available

Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available

Lake Station Community Schools Bailey Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School
Edison Junior Senior High School

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support for its educational and academic programs in its schools.

Paraprofessionals with Lake Station Community Schools must be Highly Qualified upon employment; by meeting at least one (1) of the following requirements:

• Completed at least 2 years (48 credit hours or more) of study in higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher).
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality by passing the ETS – Praxis Para Pro Assessment exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, reading readiness, writing and mathematics or successfully complete district course for Highly Qualified status.

• Provides instructional support to classroom teacher and/or Title facilitator;
• Provide reinforcement of skills as prescribed by teacher;
• Help students as they complete lessons delivered by teacher;
• Collaborates with teacher(s) as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines;
• Reports to classroom teacher, Title I facilitator, Title I Coordinator, and/or building principal;
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Assists in monitoring supplementary work, providing small group instruction for students; and,
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Work days – school days as assigned
• Wage:
  Depends on experience and education.

Lake Station Community Schools is committed to equal opportunity; and is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin, including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity.