Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

Marshall Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs and assist teachers in inclusive classrooms.

The role includes supervising students during arrivals and transitions, implementing BIPs, recording progress data, and adapting activities under guidance. A Para-Pro credential or 60 college credits are required, with a high school diploma and willingness to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Have a Para-Pro credential or 60 college credit hours.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience with children or students with special needs.
• Ability to summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Willing to participate in pre and ongoing training.
• Understand individual needs of students per IEP.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds with two people when needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Assist in classroom instruction under direction of teachers.
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) per IEP.
• Assist students with following classroom schedule.
• Record and summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain daily communication with the special education teacher.
• Modify/accommodate classroom work per IEP.
• Provide individualized services to assist students in inclusionary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow Paraprofessional Employees Agreement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data recording

IEP understanding

Team collaboration

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma

60 college credit hours

Para-Pro exam

Job description

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Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977456

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

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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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