• Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional (Middle School)

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 4937825

    Job Description

    Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

     

    Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

     

    Starting Pay: $13.00

     

    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

     

    Positions Available: 10

     

    Job Categories

     

    Special Education, Special Education Assistant