Bethany Christian Schools - Special Education Paraprofessional - 117080

ReNEW Schools; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Christian Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers with students who have disabilities, assist with IEP-based activities, and help maintain progress records at Goshen, IN.

The role requires strong organizational skills, communication with educators, and the ability to adapt materials to diverse learning needs. Training and hours align with the school year schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to plan and organize good work habits.
• Other qualifications that the school district may require.

Responsibilities

• Assists in caring for the personal needs of students.
• Implements activities developed by the teacher from the IEP.
• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Participates in IEP conferences when appropriate.
• Adapts classroom materials for accessibility as needed.
• Facilitates communication between general and special education staff.

Skills

Written reports

Organizational skills

Communication with teachers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or higher

CDA credential

ParaPro Assessment (460+)

Job description

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2026-27school year:

Bethany Christian Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the instructional, personal, and social needs related to students with disabilities’ individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.

• Assists in caring for the personal needs of students.
• Implements activities developed by the teacher from the IEP.
• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Collects and summarize student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Participates, as appropriate, in IEP conferences.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Provides support/ training for job situations.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
• Schedules case conferences and notifies appropriate individuals, at the request of the supervising teacher.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, tactile books).
• Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the teacher/Consultant for the specific disability areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following is required:
• Have 48 hours of college credit or higher
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment at GCS (free training resources provided)
• Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan and organize good work habits
• Other qualifications that the school district may require

HOURS

School year; 180 days per year;32.5hours per week

SALARY

$18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION

Tim Lehman

Bethany Head of School

2904 S. Main St.

Goshen, IN46526

[e-mail]

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS

Until Filled