STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN)

Goshen Community Schools; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours-based benefits

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Job summary

Prairie View Elementary School in Goshen, IN is hiring a STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN) to support students with special needs under teacher and therapist guidance. The role focuses on implementing IEP-based activities, assisting with personal and emotional needs, collecting progress data, and ensuring smooth communication among staff.

Hours are 7:15am-2:45pm during the school year, 180 days, with a wage of $18.00–$18.20 per hour (Schedule #21-4).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of one of: 48 college credits, CDA credential, ParaPro score 460+, or 10 Paraeducator training modules within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for personal and emotional needs of students.
• Implement activities from IEPs and therapies.
• Provide instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Collect and summarize student progress data.
• Support/ facilitate communication between general and special education teachers.
• Attend STRIVE department meetings as required.

Skills

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

48 college credits or CDA/ParaPro

Job description

Prairie View Elementary School

STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the special education students' personal, social, and instructional needs related to the individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in caring for the personal and emotional needs of students according to training provided.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers and therapists from the IEP.
• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher's direction.
• Monitors students' social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Participates, if appropriate, in IEP conferences.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Provides support/ training for job situations as appropriate.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the special education teacher.
• Attends STRIVE department meetings and other trainings if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following is required:
  • Have 48 hours of college credit or higher
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
  • ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
  • Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment at GCS (free training resources provided)
• Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan and organize good work habits
• Other qualifications that the school district may require

HOURS:

School year; 180 days; #35hours per week; 7:15am-2:45pm

SALARY:

$18.00-$18.20, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-4)

BENEFITS:

Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sonya Imus

Principal

1730 Regent St

Goshen, IN46526

574-534-4710

[e-mail]

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:Until Filled