GJHS - STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN) - 33 hours

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

Job summary

Goshen Community Schools seeks a STRIVE Paraprofessional at Goshen Junior High School for the 2025-26 school year to support students with IEP-related needs and assist the teacher and therapists. The role includes implementing activities, collecting progress data, supervising students, adapting materials, and communicating with the teaching team.

It requires assisting with personal and social development and following emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following: 48 college credit hours or CDA credential or ParaPro with 460+; or be willing to complete 10 modules in Paraeducator online training within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for students' personal and emotional needs.
• Implement activities developed by teachers/therapists from IEPs.
• Provide instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Collect and summarize student progress data.
• Provide supervision to students under teacher direction.
• Document student social and vocational progress.

Skills

Written reports

Organization

Communication

Education

48 college credit hours

CDA credential

ParaPro score 460

Job description

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2025-26school year:

Goshen Junior High School

STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the special education students’ personal, social, and instructional needs related to the 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 and emotional needs of students according to training provided.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers and therapists 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’ social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Participates, if appropriate, in IEP conferences.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Provides support/ training for job situations as appropriate.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the special education teacher.
• Attends STRIVE department meetings and other trainings 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:

School year; 180 days; 33hours per week; Between 9:00-4:00

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

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Jan Baker

Goshen Junior High School

1216 S. Indiana Ave.

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