Special Education Paraprofessional — Immediate Start

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

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