26-27 Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional ARR

Lincoln Elementary School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp Lincoln Elementary School in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support SPED students under the direction of teachers and the district support team. This role involves implementing IEPs, monitoring during arrival and activities, and assisting with instruction and data collection.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or Para-Pro credentials, and be willing to participate in ongoing training

Qualifications

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit.
• High school diploma.
• Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students' needs.
• Ability to lift student if necessary (over 40 pounds requires 2-person lift).
• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs.
• Understand IEP requirements and behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Assist in classroom instruction under teacher direction.
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP.
• Assist students with following classroom schedule and IEP goals.
• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher.
• Maintain daily communication with the special education teacher.
• Assist with modification/accommodation of classroom work per IEP.
• Provide individualized services to support inclusionary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all employee practices listed in paraprofessional agreements.
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed, and with feeding as needed.

Skills

Experience with SPED students

Ability to record and summarize data

Willingness to participate in training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Para-Pro examination or 60 hours college credit

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp Lincoln Elementary School - South Bend, Indiana

26-27 Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional ARR

South Bend Community School Corp Lincoln Elementary School - South Bend, Indiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5913953

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Position Title:Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay: $20.00

Immediate Supervisor:Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team

Position Summary:

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP
• Assist students in following classroom schedule
• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
• Maintain daily communication with special education teacher
• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student's IEP
• Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement

Qualifications:

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit
• High school diploma
• Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students' needs
• Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
• Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP
• Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

• Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed
• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities
• Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs
• Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students' IEPs
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
• Assist with feeding as needed.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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