Job Description - Paraprofessional (General Education)

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid ISBE Paraprofessional Educator License; Valid Substitute License or a Valid ISBE Professional Educator Licence Preferred, registered in DuPage County

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Special Education Paraprofessional shall be responsible for the following duties which include, but are not limited to:

Assistance in Planning and Preparation

Works collaboratively with classroom teacher(s) to understand teacher planned activities/lessons.
When preparing to teach a lesson, consider the student’s interests, special needs, and current skill levels.
Prepares materials for use during small group instruction (i.e. RtI, small groups, guided reading, etc.).
Utilize confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.

Supports the Classroom Environment

Interacts positively and appropriately with students and encourages positive student to student relationships.
Encourages high expectations for learning and achieving.
Upholds and reinforces school and classroom procedures and routines (i.e. management of instructional groups, transitions, recess/lunch supervision, etc.).
Works with students in a fair and consistent manner.
Sets clear expectations for student behavior and responds appropriately to student misbehavior.
Assist in the development of communication skills which may include sign language, language boards, assistive technology and specialized instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

Supervises students during arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
Communicates instructional and or behavioral concerns and progress to classroom teachers.
Observe and provide for the health and safety of all students including the provision of special health and hygiene procedures.
Assisting students with health-related service activities as required according to individual student needs.
Documents and maintains data regarding student progress.
Participates in school/district activities.
Maintains a positive relationship with all colleagues.
Seeks additional training or support when needed.
Accepts constructive support.
Adheres to the school and district's policies, practices, and procedures.
Punctual to school, meetings, and scheduled appointments.
Organizes time well and functions in an efficient manner.
Perform other duties as assigned based on individual student needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Personal care, transfer, physical assistance, lifting and positioning of students, physical intervention procedures, transporting, monitoring student safety, lifting and carrying school supplies, moving equipment, implementing emergency procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. The hourly rate or based on appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Criminal background check required for hire, employment contingent on appropriate results.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with State and local laws and Board policy

Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional) - 2 Openings