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