Special Education Paraprofessional-Non-Public

Adams High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams High School, part of the South Bend Community School Corp, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in inclusionary services. The role involves assisting in instruction, implementing IEP-directed plans and maintaining student confidentiality.

Responsibilities include monitoring students throughout the day, communicating with the special education team, and lifting or assisting with students as needed within safety guidelines. Immediate start available.

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 work well with others and understand individual students’ needs.
• Ability to record and summarize data as directed by the teacher.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times.
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of teachers.
• 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 modifying work according to each student’s IEP.
• Provide individualized services to assist students in inclusionary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow all paraprofessional duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Data recording

IEP familiarity

Education

Para-Pro exam or 60 hours college credit

High school diploma

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional-Non-Public

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935986

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay: $20.00

No Benefit Position - Less than 29 hours per week

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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