Special Education Paraprofessional: Inclusive Class Support

Kennedy Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Academy in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of teachers and administrators.

The role includes monitoring students, assisting instruction, implementing IEP-driven plans, maintaining data, and safeguarding confidential information. Participation in ongoing training and collaboration with staff is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 the special education teacher.
• Assist in modification/accommodation of classroom work according to each student’s IEP.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all paraprofessional employee practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Data recording

Training participation

Confidentiality

IEP understanding

Education

High school diploma

60 hours of college credit

Job description

Kennedy Academy in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of teachers and administrators.

The role includes monitoring students, assisting instruction, implementing IEP-driven plans, maintaining data, and safeguarding confidential information. Participation in ongoing training and collaboration with staff is required.