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Description
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the school year:
Bethany Christian Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional
POSITION PURPOSE: Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the instructional, personal, and social needs related to students with disabilities' individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.
Assists in caring for the personal needs of students.
Implements activities developed by the teacher from the IEP.
Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
Collects and summarize student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
Provides general supervision to students under teacher's direction.
Monitors students' abilities through written documentation and observation.
Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
Participates, as appropriate, in IEP conferences.
Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
Provides support/ training for job situations.
Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
Schedules case conferences and notifies appropriate individuals, at the request of the supervising teacher.
Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, tactile books).
Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the teacher/Consultant for the specific disability areas.
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 per year; 32.5 hours per week
SALARY: $18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Tim Lehman
Bethany Head of School
2904 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
This position is funded through a grant and is subject to the continued availability of funding. Employment does not create an expectation of continued employment beyond the grant period and may end if funding is reduced, expires, or is otherwise unavailable.
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
Benefits
Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at:
Worksite address
goshen, IN, 46528, US
Who can apply
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