Impactful Special Education ParaPro | Classroom Support

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

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of special education and general education staff. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, implementing IEP-driven interventions, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting behavioral plans and inclusion services.

The role requires effective collaboration with teachers, training participation, and the ability to assist with

Qualifications

• Para-Pro examination or 60 hours of college credit
• High school diploma
• Experience with children or students with special needs
• Ability to record and summarize data as directed by the teacher
• Willingness to participate in training programs
• Understand the individual needs described in IEP
• Ability to lift students over 40 pounds with two-person lift

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed
• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities
• Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs
• Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students' IEPs
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed
• Assist with feeding as needed

Skills

Para-Pro exam

60 hours college credit

High school diploma

Experience with children

Data recording

IEP knowledge

Willingness to train

Individual needs awareness

Lifting ability (2-person lift)

Education

60 hours college credit

Para-Pro certification

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of special education and general education staff. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, implementing IEP-driven interventions, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting behavioral plans and inclusion services.

The role requires effective collaboration with teachers, training participation, and the ability to assist with