Elementary Life Skills Paraprofessional - 26/27 School Year
12 days ago
South Bend
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Special Education Life Skills Paraprofessional Job Classification: Classified Reports to: Director of Student Services/Building Administrator Work Schedule: Academic Year Part-Time (no more than 30 hours per week) General Description: The Life Skills Paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher in a self-contained classroom. This role assists students in developing functional academic skills, daily living skills, social/emotional growth, and independence. The paraprofessional supports student participation in school and community settings, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being while promoting dignity and respect in all relationships. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred, • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to follow directions and adapt to various instructional strategies, • Must pass a background check and meet all school district compliance requirements Primary Responsibilities: • Provide instructional support to students in academic, social, and functional skill development under teacher supervision., • Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, toileting, hygiene, mobility, communication devices)., • Support students in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology., • Implement behavior intervention strategies and reinforcement plans as directed by the IEP team., • Monitor students throughout the school day to promote safety, engagement, and inclusion., • Foster independence and self-advocacy by encouraging students to participate in classroom, school, and community activities., • Maintain confidentiality of student information., • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services School Activities: • Life Skills Paraprofessionals are expected to attend and/or participate in school-related activities as directed by administration, which may include:, • Faculty or staff meetings (before or after school hours), • Open houses and commencement exercises, • Chaperoning student activities, • Providing student guidance, • Participating on faculty committees, • Assisting in problem-solving and school improvement efforts Essential Skills and Abilities: • Experience or willingness to learn strategies for supporting students with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities., • Ability to assist with personal care needs respectfully and professionally., • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teachers, therapists, and families., • Proficiency in technology for documentation, communication, and student support., • Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changes, and remain flexible to meet student needs., • Consistent demonstration of professionalism, including reliable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to school policies., • Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.Requirements: Must have one of the following to be an HQ Paraprofessional as required by the IDOE • Two Years of college experience, • A two-year college degree, • Passed the Para-Pro Assessment (within the first year of Employment), • One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school- level evaluations, • Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes