Immediate Start: Special Education Paraprofessional

Washington High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington High School is seeking a Spec. Ed.

Paraprofessional to support students with and without disabilities under the direction of teachers and the district team. You will monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal, assist in classroom instruction, implement IEP-mandated behaviors, collect data, and maintain confidentiality while ensuring inclusive services in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit.
• High school diploma.
• Experience with children or students with special needs.
• Ability to lift students if necessary (over 40 pounds) with two-person lift.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.
• Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP.
• Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Ability to work well with others and support inclusionary services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of teachers.
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP.
• Assist students with following classroom schedules.
• Record and summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain daily communication with the special education teacher.
• Assist with modification/accommodation of classroom work per IEP.
• Support inclusionary services and individualized instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement.
• Assist substitutes and paraprofessionals in adapting to students and daily schedules.
• Help students achieve individual goals and objectives in their IEPs.
• Implement behavior and support plans as described in IEPs.
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed; assist with feeding as needed.

Skills

ParaPro certification

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits

Job description

Washington High School is seeking a Spec. Ed.

Paraprofessional to support students with and without disabilities under the direction of teachers and the district team. You will monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal, assist in classroom instruction, implement IEP-mandated behaviors, collect data, and maintain confidentiality while ensuring inclusive services in a supportive school environment.