Life Skills Para Professional

Harrison Elementary School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Elementary School in South Bend, IN is seeking a Life Skills Para Professional to support special education students. The role involves monitoring students during daily activities, assisting in instruction under teachers' direction, and helping implement IEP-based plans.

Starting pay is $20 per hour with duties including data recording, communication with the SPED team, and ensuring confidentiality. Requires Para-Pro eligibility or 60 college credits and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Para-Pro examination or 60 college credits may be required.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience with children or students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to work with others and understand individual student needs.
• Ability to record and summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.
• Understand student needs as described in IEP.

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 special education teacher.
• Maintain communication with the special education teacher.
• Assist in modifying work according to individual IEPs.
• Provide individualized services to support inclusionary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all paraprofessional employment guidelines.

Skills

Para-Pro exam

60 college hours

Experience with special needs

Team collaboration

IEP understanding

Lift assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Life Skills Para Professional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935972

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay: $20.00

Immediate Supervisor: Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team

Position Summary:

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP
• Assist students in following classroom schedule
• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
• Maintain daily communication with special education teacher
• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student’s IEP
• Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement

Qualifications:

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit
• High school diploma
• Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students’ needs
• Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
• Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP
• Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

• 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.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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