Madison Paraprofessional - Special Education

Warsaw Community Schools • Warsaw, IN

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About The Position

A paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met. This position supports special education students and assists with instruction, supervision, student progress recording, and communication with the classroom teacher. The schedule is Monday from 10:20 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 29.5 hours per week. The position lasts 36 weeks for the school year and is non-exempt. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Requirements

• At least 48 college credits or the ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Evidence of experience working with students.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with student learning activities and preparation of instructional materials.
• Help supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch, and in classrooms as needed.
• Assist the teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participate in general and job-specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervise students in instructional and/or assessment activities on and off campus at the teacher’s direction.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher about student progress and students’ special needs.
• Interact respectfully with staff and parents.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed