Special Education Paraprofessional — IEP & 1:1 Support

Jefferson Elementary; Winona Lake (IN); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary in Winona Lake, Indiana is seeking a Specialized Paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher and meet students’ individual needs.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assisting with group and 1-on-1 activities, supporting health and self-care tasks, and supervising students during daily activities and trips. Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention is required.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum).
• 60 college credits / Associate’s Degree / ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students.
• Hepatitis B Vaccine (paid for by school) and Crisis Prevention Intervention training (paid for by school)

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with learning activities in group and 1-on-1 settings.
• Assists students with health and self-help needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and dressing, may operate specialized equipment.
• Assists students in developing social and emotional skills.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, and general education.
• Participates in training as determined by supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises instructional activities under direction of teacher including Math, English, handwriting.
• Communicates student progress and needs to supervising teacher.
• Assists with recording student progress data and bus duty in mornings/afternoons.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Maintains confidentiality per policy.
• Assesses need for Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan with data collection systems.

Skills

Experience with students

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits / Associate’s Degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary in Winona Lake, Indiana is seeking a Specialized Paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher and meet students’ individual needs.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assisting with group and 1-on-1 activities, supporting health and self-care tasks, and supervising students during daily activities and trips. Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention is required.