Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional (Special Needs and Abilities Preschool)

South Bend Community School Corp; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of special education and general education staff. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, implementing IEP-driven interventions, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting behavioral plans and inclusion services.

The role requires effective collaboration with teachers, training participation, and the ability to assist with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Para-Pro exam

60 hours college credit

High school diploma

Experience with children

Data recording

IEP knowledge

Willingness to train

Individual needs awareness

Lifting ability (2-person lift)

Education

60 hours college credit

Para-Pro certification

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

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.