County Paraprofessional Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Education Service Center
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD
Job Description
Paraprofessional-Early Childhood Education Classroom
JOB TITLE: Preschool Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services
LOCATION: Brown County Schools Early Childhood Center
HOURS: 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week
CALENDAR: Brown County Schools Calendar (7-week Summer Session option)
PAY RATE: Non-Certified Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, support and implement an appropriate
instructional program to meet the individual needs of all students including those with
disabilities and second language learning needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist with planning, development, and
implementation of instructional, behavioral, and therapeutic activities.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with all school personnel including teachers,
administrators, and therapists.
3. Make effective use of instruction materials and demonstrate effective methods of
instruction to ensure that the individual student performance levels, needs, and abilities are
addressed.
4. Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a positive image during the workday
and at all work-related activities.
5. Ability to work with students ranging in ability between 3-4 years of age.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience working with young children is preferred.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities:
1. Positive work ethic, well organized, strong communication skills, basic technology skills, and
flexibility to work with diverse students and staff.
2. Ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group and in an individual
setting.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Communication skills - ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally.
5. Interpersonal skills - cooperative, courteous, flexible, good natured, and helpful.
6. Effective work skills - conscientious, persistent, resourceful, productive and active.
7. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for teaching and for display in the
classroom.
8. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, evaluate student performance using formal
and informal assessment activities and measures.
9. Lead small group activities consistent with stated expectations.
10. Consistently implement universal precautions to assist with maintaining a healthy school
environment, personal health, and the health of each student.
11. Assist teachers in implementation of classroom discipline, establishing a positive learning
environment, and implementation of students' behavior plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with
students, other faculty, staff, and parents as normally defined by the ability to see, read,
talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
2. The position also entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping, and possible
physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment
3. Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment weighing up
to 50 lbs, position students in specialized equipment, and/or change diapers as needed.
4. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential tasks.