Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Kennedy Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Academy in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of teachers and administrators.

The role includes monitoring students, assisting instruction, implementing IEP-driven plans, maintaining data, and safeguarding confidential information. Participation in ongoing training and collaboration with staff is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 the special education teacher.
• Assist in modification/accommodation of classroom work according to each student’s IEP.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all paraprofessional employee practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Data recording

Training participation

Confidentiality

IEP understanding

Education

High school diploma

60 hours of college credit

Job description

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872632
Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Position Title:Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay:

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

Contact Information

• William Waskom , Principal
• Kennedy Academy
• Email: [e-mail]

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