ECSEC Preschool Paraprofessional - 8 hours

Goshen Community Schools•Goshen, IN

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year: Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) Preschool Paraprofessional POSITION PURPOSE: The preschool paraprofessional will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program ages 3-5. The role of the preschool paraprofessional is to work under the supervision/direction of classroom teachers/speech therapists or related service personnel and to assist them in personal, social and instructional needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties assigned to the preschool paraprofessional will include but are not be limited to: Assisting and maintaining children’s safety, including lifting a student onto a changing table and performing 1-2 person lifts and/or transfers according to training specifics by ECSEC physical therapists Assisting and caring for personal needs of students, including diapering, dressing, feeding and toileting needs Implementing activities/skill practice developed by the teacher from the IEP Assisting students with the use of alternative modes of communication Provide instruction in school and community setting (as prescribed by teachers/therapists) Maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding the student Collecting and summarizing student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher Providing general supervision to students under the teacher’s direction Monitoring student’s IEP objectives through written documentation and observation (in collaboration with classroom teacher) May participate, when asked in IEP conferences Displaying flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students Maintaining adequate records in collaboration with supervising staff Know and implement emergency procedures Representing ECSEC in an acceptable manner 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.
Possess an ability to follow directions
Possess an ability to adapt and be flexible to formats within the educational procedure (community-based instruction and inclusive teaching models)
Be prompt and assertive
Demonstrate the ability to organize
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with administration and faculty
Demonstrate a willingness to improve
Be able to perform job duties without supervision
Be able to accept constructive criticism
Be able to establish rapport with staff and children; ability to maintain discipline
Possess tact; courtesy; good judgment
Dress appropriately in accordance with building policy/expectations
Be eligible to work in the United States
Be in good physical health
Wear footwear that provides protection and support in the event a staff member may need to move quickly, i.e. no open toe shoes
CPI trained
CPR trained
Student specific training in cooperation with supervising staff

Responsibilities

Assisting and maintaining children’s safety, including lifting a student onto a changing table and performing 1-2 person lifts and/or transfers according to training specifics by ECSEC physical therapists
Assisting and caring for personal needs of students, including diapering, dressing, feeding and toileting needs
Implementing activities/skill practice developed by the teacher from the IEP
Assisting students with the use of alternative modes of communication
Provide instruction in school and community setting (as prescribed by teachers/therapists)
Maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding the student
Collecting and summarizing student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher
Providing general supervision to students under the teacher’s direction
Monitoring student’s IEP objectives through written documentation and observation (in collaboration with classroom teacher)
May participate, when asked in IEP conferences
Displaying flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students
Maintaining adequate records in collaboration with supervising staff
Know and implement emergency procedures
Representing ECSEC in an acceptable manner
Other duties as assigned