GJHS STRIVE Paraprofessional (SN) 33 hours at Goshen Community Schools

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2025-26school year:Goshen Junior High SchoolSTRIVE Paraprofessional (SN)POSITION PURPOSE: Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the special education students personal social and instructional needs related to the individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.Assists in caring for the personal and emotional needs of students according to training provided.Implements activities developed by the teachers and therapists from the IEP.Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.Provides general supervision to students under teachers direction.Monitors students social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.Participates if appropriate in IEP conferences.Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.Provides support/ training for job situations as appropriate.Knows how to implement emergency procedures.Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.Adapts classroom materials (enlarge record braille produce tactile books).Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the special education teacher.Attends STRIVE department meetings and other trainings if required.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 18 years of agePossess a high school diploma or equivalentOne of the following is required:Have 48 hours of college credit or higherChild Development Associate (CDA) credentialParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higherBe willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator 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.QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to prepare written reports and correspondenceAbility to plan and organize good work habitsOther qualifications that the school district may requireHOURS: School year; 180 days; 33hours per week; Between 9:00-4:00SALARY:$18.00-$18.20 rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-4)BENEFITS:Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at PROCESS:In order to be considered all applicants must have completed their on-line application at CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HEREPlease attach the following to your application:Letter of interestUp-to-date resume For questions regarding this position please contact:Jan BakerGoshen Junior High School1216 S. Indiana Ave.Goshen IN46526jbaker@The Goshen Community Schools 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 FilledRequired Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Campaigns,Client Server,Admin Support,LNG,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 18 - 18