Classroom Paraprofessional

The Classroom Paraprofessional supports teachers and staff in the classroom and at educational events. You will provide additional supervision during special events and/or as needed to cover staff absences. You may be assigned to supervise students in classrooms, lunchrooms, and off-campus trips under the supervision of the teacher.

The essential functions of this role are:

• Supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, lunchrooms, and off-campus trips under the supervision of the teacher or residential leader.

• Supervise student housekeeping activities and inspect dorms and living areas for safety and cleanliness.

• Prepare necessary materials as directed by the teacher and/or supervisor.

• Assist with activities outside the classroom and/or dormitories.

• Support discipline policy of the classroom/residential program resolving conflicts between students and assisting in monitoring behavior plans.

• Assure that student hygiene, toileting, and safety needs are met.

• Perform a variety of duties providing for the guidance, care, training, development, and socialization of hearing and/or visually impaired, physically challenged, or developmentally delayed students.

• Follow emergency procedures for fire, storm, and tornado drills and warnings.

• Promote the nine dimensions of student development, including cultural, intellectual, life planning, political, spiritual, physical, emotional, sexual, and social.

• Coordinate programs and recreational activities for students and complete and document programming plans, paperwork, incidents, and student progress.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Basic understanding of the characteristics needs and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability.

• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency rules, and regulations.

• Ability to keep accurate records concerning the care of the students.

• Ability to supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, and other on- and off-campus activities.

• Effective communication skills.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access