Prairie View Elementary - Preschool Paraprofessional - 118715

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

Prairie View Elementary

Preschool Paraprofessional

POSITION PURPOSE: The preschool paraprofessional will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program ages 3-5. The role of the preschool paraprofessional is to work under the supervision/direction of classroom teachers/speech therapists or related service personnel and to assist them in personal, social and instructional needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.

The duties assigned to the preschool paraprofessional will include but are not be limited to:

Assisting and maintaining children’s safety, including lifting a student onto a changing table and performing 1-2 person lifts and/or transfers according to training specifics by ECSEC physical therapists

Assisting and caring for personal needs of students, including diapering, dressing, feeding and toileting needs

Implementing activities/skill practice developed by the teacher from the IEP

Assisting students with the use of alternative modes of communication

Provide instruction in school and community setting (as prescribed by teachers/therapists)

Maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding the student

Collecting and summarizing student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher

Providing general supervision to students under the teacher’s direction

Monitoring student’s IEP objectives through written documentation and observation (in collaboration with classroom teacher)

May participate, when asked in IEP conferences

Displaying flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students

Maintaining adequate records in collaboration with supervising staff

Know and implement emergency procedures

Representing ECSEC in an acceptable manner

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.

Ability to change school locations during the school day

QUALIFICATIONS:

Paraprofessionals will be employed based on the following qualifications and criteria. The applicant must:

Possess an ability to follow directions

Possess an ability to adapt and be flexible to formats within the educational procedure (community-based instruction and inclusive teaching models)

Be prompt and assertive

Demonstrate the ability to organize

Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with administration and faculty

Demonstrate a willingness to improve

Be able to perform job duties without supervision

Be able to accept constructive criticism

Be able to establish rapport with staff and children; ability to maintain discipline

Possess tact; courtesy; good judgment

Dress appropriately in accordance with building policy/expectations

Be eligible to work in the United States

Be in good physical health

Wear footwear that provides protection and support in the event a staff member may need to move quickly, i.e. no open toe shoes

CPI trained

CPR trained

Student specific training in cooperation with supervising staff

HOURS: School year; 180 days per year; 38.75 hours per week

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

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sonya Imus

1730 Regent St

Goshen, IN 46526

574-534-4710

simus @goshenschools.org

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

Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at:

https://lhd-benefits.relayto.com/hub/goshen-community-schools-plan-year-2026-hub-689ccdba420e9