ECSEC - Preschool Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours

Goshen Community Schools; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Community Schools seeks a Preschool Paraprofessional for the Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC). The role supports 3-5 year olds with teacher/therapist supervision, implementing IEP-based activities and assisting with communication needs.

Hours are 32.5 per week, 180 days/year, with a daily schedule from 7:15 am to 2:15 pm. Salary $18.00–$18.20 per hour, dependent on education/experience. Benefits details available online.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Option 1: 48 college credits or higher; Option 2: CDA credential; Option 3: ParaPro 460+; Or complete Paraeducator modules within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist and ensure students’ safety, including lifts and transfers as directed by ECSEC therapies.
• Support personal needs: diapering, dressing, feeding, toileting.
• Implement activities/skill practice from the teacher’s IEP.
• Assist students with alternative communication methods and instructional needs.
• Provide instruction in school and community settings under teacher/therapist direction.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and progress data.
• Collect and summarize progress data as directed; monitor IEP objectives.
• Supervise students under teacher direction and participate in IEP conferences when asked.

Skills

Follow directions

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Team cooperation

Judgment

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

CDA credential

ParaPro score 460+

Job description

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2024-25school year:

Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC)

Preschool Paraprofessional

Sub Needed - Yes(confirmed with Theresa Eldridge)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The preschool paraprofessional will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program ages 3-5. The role of the preschool paraprofessional is to work under the supervision/direction of classroom teachers/speech therapists or related service personnel and to assist them in personal, social and instructional needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting and maintaining children’s safety, including lifting a student onto a changing table and performing 1-2 person lifts and/or transfers according to training specifics by ECSEC physical therapists
• Assisting and caring for personal needs of students, including diapering, dressing, feeding and toileting needs
• Implementing activities/skill practice developed by the teacher from the IEP
• Assisting students with the use of alternative modes of communication
• Provide instruction in school and community setting (as prescribed by teachers/therapists)
• Maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding the student
• Collecting and summarizing student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher
• Providing general supervision to students under the teacher’s direction
• Monitoring student’s IEP objectives through written documentation and observation (in collaboration with classroom teacher)
• May participate, when asked in IEP conferences
• Displaying flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students
• Maintaining adequate records in collaboration with supervising staff
• Know and implement emergency procedures
• Representing ECSEC in an acceptable manner
• 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:

• Possess an ability to follow directions
• Possess an ability to adapt and be flexible to formats within the educational procedure (community-based instruction and inclusive teaching models)
• Be prompt and assertive
• Demonstrate the ability to organize
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with administration and faculty
• Demonstrate a willingness to improve
• Be able to perform job duties without supervision
• Be able to accept constructive criticism
• Be able to establish rapport with staff and children; ability to maintain discipline
• Possess tact; courtesy; good judgment
• Dress appropriately in accordance with building policy/expectations
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Be in good physical health
• Wear footwear that provides protection and support in the event a staff member may need to move quickly, i.e. no open toe shoes
• CPI trained
• CPR trained
• Student specific training in cooperation with supervising staff

HOURS:

180days per year;32.5hours per week;daily hours (7:15 am to 2:15 pm times)

SALARY:

$18.00 - 18.20, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-4)

BENEFITS:

Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits

Theresa Eldridge

Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative

1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F

Goshen, IN46526

[e-mail]

574-533-3151

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