Preschool Paraprofessional Assistant

1 month ago

Goshen, Indiana, United States Goshen Community Schools Full time
Job Title: Preschool Paraprofessional

The Goshen Community Schools is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Preschool Paraprofessional to join our team. As a Preschool Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and personal needs of our students with special needs.

Job Summary:

The Preschool Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of classroom teachers and speech therapists to assist with personal, social, and instructional needs of students aged 3-5. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and other support staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with maintaining children's safety and well-being, including lifting and transferring students as needed.
  • Support students with personal needs, such as diapering, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
  • Implement activities and skill practice developed by teachers from the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Assist students with alternative modes of communication and provide instruction in school and community settings.
  • Collect and summarize student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
  • Provide general supervision to students under the teacher's direction.
  • Monitor student IEP objectives through written documentation and observation.
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • One of the following is required: 48 hours of college credit or higher, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher, or be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment.
  • Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Qualifications:
  • Possess an ability to follow directions.
  • Possess an ability to adapt and be flexible to formats within the educational procedure.
  • 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.
  • CPI trained.
  • CPR trained.
  • Student specific training in cooperation with supervising staff.
Benefits:

Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at [insert link].

Application Process:

In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at [insert link]. Please attach the following to your application: a letter of interest and an up-to-date resume.

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