IEP-Driven Student Support Paraprofessional

Warsaw Community Schools; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools is seeking a specialized paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in creating a safe learning environment and meeting individual student needs.

Hours: 29.5 hours per week (Mon 10:20-4:00, Tue-Fri 9:30-4:00) for a 36-week school year, non-exempt. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assisting with activities, health support, and supervision during drills and field trips.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 college credits or an Associate’s degree or the ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment is required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training and Hepatitis B vaccine are required (paid by school).

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with learning activities in group and 1-on-1 settings.
• Assists students with health and self-help needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning, and dressing.
• Assists students in developing social and emotional skills.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, recess, field trips and general education.
• Participates in training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises instructional activities at the direction of the teacher, including Math, English, and handwriting.
• Communicates progress to the supervising teacher and records student progress data.
• Assists with bus duty in mornings and afternoons.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality per policy.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 college credits / Associate’s Degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Warsaw Community Schools is seeking a specialized paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in creating a safe learning environment and meeting individual student needs.

Hours: 29.5 hours per week (Mon 10:20-4:00, Tue-Fri 9:30-4:00) for a 36-week school year, non-exempt. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assisting with activities, health support, and supervision during drills and field trips.