Special Education Paraprofessional - Hobart Middle School

ReNEW Schools; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hobart, IN is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers in meeting students' individualized needs and implementing instructional activities. You will help with classroom management, supervision, and data recording under supervision.

Eligibility includes 2 years of college (60 credit hours) or an associate degree, ParaPro per Indiana Dept. of Ed, ability to lift 50 pounds, and reliable attendance. Fluency in English required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college (60 credit hours) or an associate degree or HS diploma with ParaPro.
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with two-person lift or other appropriate methods.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions.
• Assist in implementing an student's IEP under supervision of the teacher.
• Demonstrate flexibility in educational environments.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities as developed by the teacher.
• Follow the established classroom management system.
• Maintain records and data as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students - bus monitoring, lunchroom, playground, etc.
• Assist students with feeding, personal and hygiene care.
• Follow therapy plans under the direction of therapists and teachers.
• Adapt to changing needs of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of ALL student information.

Skills

Follow directions

Reading English

Regular attendance

Education

Associate degree

ParaPro certification

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Assists the teacher in implementing the identified services to meet the students’ individualized needs

REQUIREMENTS:

A) Education level – 2 yrs. of college (60 credit hours), Associates Degree or High School Diploma with taking ParaPro and passing with score of at least 460 per the Indiana Dept. of Ed within 3 weeks of employment.

B) Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, uses a two-person lift, or other appropriate techniques or equipment when lifting students or heavier objects

C) Demonstrate ability to follow directions

D) Collaboratively assist in implementing a student’s individual educational plan under the direction of the supervising teacher

E) Demonstrate ability to be flexible when working in the educational environments

F) Must be able to read and speak English

G) Regular attendance and punctuality required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Follow school district calendar and hours per day as assigned. All other working terms and conditions of employment are established by the Board of Managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform all duties of the paraprofessional functions as required by the NISEC including:
2. Implement instructional activities as developed by the teacher
3. Follow the established classroom management system
4. Maintain records and data as directed by the teacher
5. Supervise students - bus monitoring, lunchroom, playground, etc.
6. Assist students with feeding, personal and hygiene care
7. Follow therapy plans under the direction of the therapists and teacher
8. Adapt to changing needs of students
9. Maintain confidentiality of ALL student information
10. Able to assist students with academic activities as assigned
11. Regular attendance is needed to provide consistency for the students
12. Follow all medical and health care plans and emergency procedures for students
13. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the supervising teacher
14. Works with all students assigned (even if assigned as 1-to-1 para may be assigned other students to work with)
15. Perform all other essential functions as described on chart called “Essential Paraprofessional Job Functions” and all duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administration

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Managers policy on evaluation of confidential personnel.