Waterford Elementary - General Paraprofessional

West Goshen Elementary Paraprofessional

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:

Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the students’ personal, social, and instructional needs related to the classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties.

• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of educational materials that have been checked out.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication processes between regular education teachers and staff.
• Attends trainings or other meetings if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following is required:
• Have 48 hours of college credit or higher
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Para Pro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Para educator within 2 months of employment at GCS (free training resources provided)
• Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan and organize good work habits
• Other qualifications that the school district may require

School year; 180 days per year; 29.5 hours per week; 7:45am-2:00pm

$17.00-$17.30, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:
Until Filled