Jobs · Education · Indiana

Paraprofessional - Special Education, Intense Intervention

Elkhart Community Schools · Elkhart, IN · 1 mo ago
Education$16.26–$20.69/hrInternship

Schedule

  • 7.5 hours per day
  • 184 days per year

Qualifications

Required:

  • Completion of at least 48 hours of earned college credit at an institution of higher education, or obtained an Associate’s degree (or higher), or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment (Para Pro Assessment Test):
    • knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or
    • knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, as appropriate.
  • Experience working with children
  • Wholesome and understanding attitude toward children
  • Ability to use proper English and communicate well
  • Pleasing personality
  • Willingness to learn and expand general knowledge
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • CPR certification for infants and adults
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing
  • Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position

Preferred:

  • 3+ years in intense special education classroom or community agency servicing special populations
  • Willingness to learn and expand general knowledge
  • Ability to take initiative, implement service plans with fidelity, and work independently

Special Requirements:

  • Must successfully complete the following within the prescribed probationary period:
    • Acquire and maintain specialized Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, including annual recertification
    • Acquire and maintain Trauma Informed Care district continuing education
    • Complete a minimum of 8 additional hours of specified training each year
  • Maintain CPR certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Require specialized training in an area needed for serving students with special needs, including the necessity to use de-escalation and therapeutic holds

Documents to be uploaded with this application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Copy of college transcripts or copy of Para Pro test results

Pay

  • $16.26 – $20.69 per hour

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