Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Jackson Middle School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp Jackson Middle School in South Bend, IN is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs under the guidance of SPED teachers and building administration. Key duties include monitoring students during arrival, lunch, and dismissal, assisting in class, implementing BIPs, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires ParaPro or 60 college credits, a high school diploma, and willingness to participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit.
• High school diploma is required.
• Previous experience with children or students with special needs is desired.
• Ability to work well with others and understand individual student 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 assist with lifting a student when necessary (two-person lift for students over 40 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general 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 modifying/adapting classroom work per IEP.
• Provide individualized services to assist inclusionary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all paraprofessional employee practices.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Record and summarize data

Willingness to participate in training

Understand IEP

Lifting considerations (two-person)</n

Education

High school diploma

ParaPro/exam or 60 college credit

Job description

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Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5838969

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

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay: $16.50

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