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Special Education Para Professional

South Bend Empowerment Zone

South Bend, INFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Location
South Bend, IN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pass Para-Pro Examination Or 60 Hours College Credit

Job overview

The Special Education Para Professional monitors students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal, assists with classroom instruction, implements behavioral intervention plans, records data, and maintains communication with the special education teacher.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral Intervention PlansClassroom InstructionData RecordingCollaborationPhysical LiftingToileting AssistanceFeeding AssistanceConfidentialityIEP Understanding

Qualifications

Pass Para-Pro Examination or 60 Hours College CreditHigh School DiplomaAt Least 1 Year(S) of Relevant ExperienceCitizenship, Residency or Work Visa RequiredPrevious Experience With Children or Students With Special Needs

Full job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5935982

Job Description

Starting Pay:

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 enviro

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education, Consulting Teacher

Special Education, General Special Education

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Francois Bayingana, Principal

Rise Up Academy

Email: [email protected]

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