Young World Physical Education
Waterford Elementary -Special Education Paraprofessional - 32 hours
Young World Physical Education, Goshen, Indiana, United States, 46528
Waterford Elementary - Special Education Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours
Goshen Community Schools Waterford Elementary - Goshen, Indiana
Job Details Job ID:
5490329 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Jan 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year:
Waterford Elementary
Special Education Paraprofessional
Position Purpose:
Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the instructional, personal, and social needs related to students with disabilities’ individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities
Assists in caring for the personal needs of students.
Implements activities developed by the teacher from the IEP.
Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
Collects and summarize student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
Monitors students’ abilities through written documentation and observation.
Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
Participates, as appropriate, in IEP conferences.
Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
Provides support/ training for job situations.
Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
Schedules case conferences and notifies appropriate individuals, at the request of the supervising teacher.
Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, tactile books).
Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the teacher/Consultant for the specific disability areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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
ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
Be 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 correspondence
Ability to plan and organize good work habits
Other qualifications that the school district may require
Hours School year; 180 days per year; 32.5 hours per week; 7:30am to 2:30pm
Salary $18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-2)
Benefits Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits
Application Process In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their online application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please attach the following to your application:
Letter of interest
Up-to-date resume
Contact Information
Christina Peña
Waterford Elementary
65560 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-6811
cmpena@goshenschools.org
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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Job Details Job ID:
5490329 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Jan 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year:
Waterford Elementary
Special Education Paraprofessional
Position Purpose:
Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the instructional, personal, and social needs related to students with disabilities’ individual education plans and regular classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities
Assists in caring for the personal needs of students.
Implements activities developed by the teacher from the IEP.
Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
Collects and summarize student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
Monitors students’ abilities through written documentation and observation.
Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
Participates, as appropriate, in IEP conferences.
Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
Provides support/ training for job situations.
Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of materials that have been checked out.
Schedules case conferences and notifies appropriate individuals, at the request of the supervising teacher.
Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, tactile books).
Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the teacher/Consultant for the specific disability areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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
ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
Be 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 correspondence
Ability to plan and organize good work habits
Other qualifications that the school district may require
Hours School year; 180 days per year; 32.5 hours per week; 7:30am to 2:30pm
Salary $18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-2)
Benefits Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits
Application Process In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their online application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please attach the following to your application:
Letter of interest
Up-to-date resume
Contact Information
Christina Peña
Waterford Elementary
65560 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-6811
cmpena@goshenschools.org
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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