GIS - Dual Language Immersion Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours

Goshen Community Schools; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Benefits information

Job summary

Goshen Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Dual Language program to support the teacher in delivering instruction and managing classroom activities.

The role requires 180 days per year at 32.5 hours per week with hours 8:00-3:00, and involves documenting student progress and assisting with materials and communications among staff.

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

• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication processes between regular education teachers and staff.
• Attends trainings or other meetings if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written reports

Organization

Other qualifications

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

CDA credential

ParaPro score 460

Paraeducator training modules

Job description

GIS

Paraprofessional - Dual Language

POSITION PURPOSE: Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the students’ personal, social, and instructional needs related to the 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.

• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of educational materials that have been checked out.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication processes between regular education teachers and staff.
• Attends trainings or other meetings if required.
• 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: 180days per year; 32.5hours per week; 8:00-3:00PM

SALARY:$16.50-$16.70, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)

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

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.