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Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

South Bend Empowerment Zone

South Bend, INFull-time$20/hrSeen 3w ago

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Compensation
$20/hr
Location
South Bend, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pass Para-Pro Examination Or 60 College Credit Hours

Job overview

South Bend Empowerment Zone is hiring a Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional. The Special Education Paraprofessional monitors students during arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal, assists in classroom instruction, implements Behavioral Intervention Plans, records data, and maintains communication with the special education teacher while supporting individualized student needs.

Key focus areas include Support the needs of special education students or staff as directed, Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals with student needs and daily schedules, and Assist students to achieve individual IEP goals and objectives.

Important skills include Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans, Record And Summarize Data, Assist In Classroom Instruction, Maintain Confidentiality, Work Well With Others, and Lift Students Safely.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Implement Behavioral Intervention PlansRecord and Summarize DataAssist in Classroom InstructionMaintain ConfidentialityWork Well With OthersLift Students SafelyHandle Stress

Qualifications

Pass Para-Pro Examination or 60 College Credit HoursHigh School DiplomaPrevious Experience With Children or Special NeedsWillingness to Participate in Training ProgramsCitizenship Residency or Work Visa Required

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885847

Job Description

Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Pay: $20.00

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

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Jennifer Sears, principal

Marquette Montessori Academy

Email: [email protected]

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