What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS - EL Paraprofessional - 110549 position at Goshen Community Schools?
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:
Goshen Intermediate School
EL Paraprofessional
POSITION PURPOSE: Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the EL 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.
- Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
- Implements activities developed by the teachers and the students ILP.
- Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
- Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
- Participates, if appropriate, in ILP conferences.
- Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
- Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
- Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of educational materials that have been checked out.
- Adapts classroom materials.
- Facilitates communication process between regular education teachers and the EL teacher.
- Attends trainings or other meetings if required.
- 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
- Bilingual
HOURS: 180 days per year; 29.5 hours per week; 8:30am-2:45pm including 30 minute lunch
SALARY: $18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Karen Blaha
GIS Principal
925 S. Greene Rd.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-534-8640
kblaha@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
Salary : $19 - $19