Anderson Community School Corporation
1600 Hillcrest Avenue | Anderson, IN 46011
Paraprofessional Educator
Job Description General Overview
Anderson Community Schools employs Paraprofessional Educators (“paraeducators”) in a variety of roles
across all grade levels, including preschool, elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school.
Paraeducators are not licensed teachers but must meet specific qualification requirements:
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass a national background check
- Be considered “highly qualified” by meeting one of the following:
- Completion of at least two years of college coursework
- Attainment of an associate degree or higher
- Successful completion of the Praxis ParaPro Assessment
Paraeducators assist teachers with instruction, supervise students in various settings, and support both
academic and behavioral interventions. Duties may include listening to students read aloud, guiding them
through assignments, or supporting students with special needs. Assignments may also involve
supervising students during lunch, recess, sensory breaks, or on field trips.
Many paraeducators support students with disabilities in special education settings. These students may
have a range of needs, including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional or behavioral
disorders, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or communication impairments.
Paraeducators may serve in specialized classrooms, resource rooms, or inclusive settings, and often
require training in behavior management, de-escalation strategies, and professional boundaries.
Some paraeducators work exclusively with students who have significant needs. These roles may include
providing physical care (feeding, lifting, mobility support, hygiene assistance), behavioral intervention, and
academic help.
Employment Details:
- Paraeducators are hired for specific assignments annually, based on student, teacher, and district
needs.
- Assignments may change at the discretion of building administrators or the Paraeducator
Coordinator.
- Positions are part-time (29.5 hours per week) and follow the student school calendar.
- Opportunities for paid professional development may be available on designated days.
