Para‑Professional

🌟 We’re Hiring: Para ‑ Professional

Alternative Education Program

If you’re passionate about helping students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and find their path forward, this role offers the chance to make a real impact every day. Our Alternative Education Program is seeking a steady, student ‑ centered para ‑ professional who can support instruction, maintain a positive classroom environment, and work closely with teachers to help students succeed.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Support classroom instruction under the direction of licensed teaching staff
• Provide one ‑ on ‑ one and small ‑ group academic assistance
• Help maintain a structured, supportive, and trauma ‑ informed learning environment
• Assist with behavior support, redirection, and relationship ‑ building
• Supervise students during transitions, breaks, and other non ‑ instructional times
• Support documentation, attendance, and basic administrative tasks
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet student needs

🎓 What You Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Active Indiana Substitute Teacher License or the ability to obtain one (preferred)
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship ‑ building skills
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and supportive with students who may struggle in traditional settings
• A team ‑ oriented mindset and willingness to learn new strategies

⭐ Additional Premium Qualification

We offer a pay premium for candidates who are:

• Actively enrolled in an education degree program, or
• Pursuing a Transition to Teaching pathway

This role is an excellent fit for future educators who want hands ‑ on experience in a supportive environment.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your well ‑ being and long ‑ term stability:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Vacation and holiday pay beginning at 90 days of employment

Health & Financial Benefits

• Strong employer HSA match
• Employer retirement contribution beginning after one year of full ‑ time employment

These benefits reflect our commitment to taking care of the people who take care of our students.

🌱 Why This Role Matters

Alternative education changes lives. You’ll be part of a team that helps students rebuild trust, rediscover their strengths, and move toward graduation with confidence.