Special Education Paraprofessional

Indiana Public Schools • New Castle, IN

40d

About The Position

To assist with students in various settings.

Requirements

• Meet all requirements to be considered Highly Qualified Para Professional, including a minimum of 2 years' college credit/or passing score on Praxis Para Pro Exam
• Pass the Required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded CPS Check

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education students in both the general education and special education setting, as directed by the students IEP and Teacher of Record.
• Serve as a liaison between Teacher of Record and General Education Teacher to ensure student's IEP is being implemented across settings.
• Work as a one-on-one assistant for a student, assisting with the student's academic and physical needs.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by completing required training hours and courses.
• Assist teachers/special education department as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Personal Days
• Enrollment in The Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees