Special Education Para Professional

Special Education Para Professional

South Bend Community School Corp Rise Up Academy - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935982

Final date to receive applications: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Starting Pay:

Immediate Supervisor:
Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team

Position Summary:

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP
• Assist students in following classroom schedule
• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
• Maintain daily communication with special education teacher
• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student’s IEP
• Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement

Qualifications:

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit
• High school diploma
• Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students’ needs
• Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
• Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP
• Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

• Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed
• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities
• Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs
• Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students’ IEPs
• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers
• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
• Assist with feeding as needed.

Works in standard office and school building enviro

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Consulting Teacher

Special Education >
General Special Education

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Francois Bayingana , Principal
• Rise Up Academy
• Email: