GIS - Special Education Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours

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

Job summary

Goshen Intermediate School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers with implementing IEP-driven activities and provide personal and instructional support to students with disabilities. The role includes data collection, supervision, and collaboration with education staff to meet diverse needs.

Hours are 32.5 per week, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., with a salary of $18.00–$18.20 per hour, dependent on education and experience.

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.
• Monitors students’ abilities through documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Participates in IEP conferences as appropriate.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, tactile books).
• Facilitates communication between regular education teachers and the specialist for the disability areas.

Skills

Written reports

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or CDA

ParaPro with 460+

Paraeducator modules training

Job description

Goshen Intermediate School

Special Education Paraprofessional

Sub Needed -NO

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:

• 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; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

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.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:

Until Filled