Paraprofessional - Special Education, Behavior Support

Elkhart Community School District; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 22,399 - 28,502; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community School District is hiring for a position focused on assisting in special education during instructional time. Responsibilities include working independently to support reading and mathematics instruction for students, ensuring a warm and understanding attitude toward students while maintaining attendance and communication.

Applicants must have a college credit background as well as CPR certification, and be ready to undertake specialized training for handling students with special needs. This role offers an hourly wage between $16.26 and $20.69.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Ability to communicate well in proper English.
• Must successfully complete CPI training and Trauma Informed Care training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Complete training specific to serving students with special needs.

Skills

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Experience working with children

CPR certification

Education

Completion of at least 48 hours of college credit or Associate's degree

Job description

Schedule

7.5 hours per day; 190 days per year.

Qualifications

Completion of at least 48 hours of earned college credit at an institution of higher education, or obtained an Associate's degree (or higher), or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment (Para Pro Assessment Test): (a) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or (b) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, as appropriate. Experience working with children; wholesome and understanding attitude toward children; ability to use proper English and communicate well; pleasing personality; willingness to learn and expand general knowledge; ability to take initiative and work independently. CPR certification for infants and adults. Must have a valid Driver's License in good standing. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Preferred

3+ years in Intense special education classroom or community agency servicing special populations. Willingness to learn and expand general knowledge; ability to take initiative, implement service plans with fidelity, and work independently.

Special Requirements

Must successfully complete the following within the prescribed probationary period: Acquire and maintain specialized Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, including annual recertification; Acquire and maintain Trauma Informed Care district continuing education; Complete a minimum of 8 additional hours of specified training each year. Maintain CPR certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Require specialized training in an area needed for serving students with special needs, including the necessity to use de-escalation and therapeutic holds.

Documents to be uploaded with this application

• Resume
• Copy of college transcripts or copy of Para Pro test results

Salary

$16.26 - $20.69 per hour.