Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp in South Bend, IN seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for Darden Elementary School to support students under teacher supervision. You will monitor during arrival, lunch, and dismissal, assist in instruction, and help implement IEP-based plans while maintaining confidentiality.

The role involves data recording, collaboration with staff, and driving inclusive practices to meet individual student needs. Immediate start with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP.
• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Understand individual students’ needs per their IEP.
• Participate in pre and ongoing training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of special education students and staff as directed.
• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals with daily activities.
• Assist students to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Implement behavior and support plans as described in IEPs.
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
• Assist with feeding as needed.

Skills

Experience with children or students w

Data recording & summarizing

Teamwork / collaboration

Willingness to train

Education

Para-Pro examination or 60 hours college credit

High school diploma

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp Darden Elementary School - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp

Job Details

Job ID: 5958589

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

Posted: Oct 13, 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