BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #

Paraprofessional

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal (in coordination with Special Education Administrator)

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the classroom teacher in providing a positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment for students and to assist teacher/supervisor in instructional matters as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Illinois Approved Paraprofessional License OR Illinois Approved Professional Educator's License (PEL) OR Illinois Approved Sub License, issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
Ability to pass fingerprint background check

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR REQUIREMENTS

At least 19 years of age
Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
Read, Learn, and interpret rules and regulations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Maintain CPI Certification, provided by District upon hire

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed below but not limited to:

Assist students as they arrive at school, if necessary. This will include assisting students as they board and deboard the school bus outdoors, and riding the bus with the student, if assigned.
Assist students to safely move about and/or interact in a safe and appropriate manner during the school day.
Assist students with personal hygiene such as, but not limited to, hand washing and toileting (including diaper changes of students with toileting issues).
Assist students in academic instruction as assigned by the certified teacher or IEP Case Manager, including but not limited to individualized, small group, and large group activities in all settings as deemed necessary by the IEP team (may include but not limited to home instruction- requires parent/guardian onsite supervision, off premise job-site work, community outings, off-campus vocational learning, field trips, and/or any other site necessary to encourage generalization).
Assist the teacher or supervisors in all areas required to create a positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment.
In conjunction with the IEP Case Manager, assist with specific identified components of an IEP (relating to children assigned).
Contributes to the Home/School communication procedures under teacher supervision.
In the day-to-day environment, assistants or aides may be required to lift, carry, move, or restrain children, as well as to attend to other physical, mental, or emotional needs.
Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Calculating
Comparing
Evaluating
Interpreting
Organizing
Consulting
Analyzing
Planning
Documenting
Specifying
Coordinating
Implementing
Presenting

Physical Demands

Bending
Stooping
Kneeling
Twisting
Reaching
Standing
Walking
Lifting
Carrying
Cleaning
Finger dexterity
Grasping
Repetitive Motions
Talking
Hearing and visual acuity
Ability to read and write
Ability to speak and understand the English language
Must be able to regularly bend/lift 40 lbs

Environmental Conditions

Inside
Working around objects
Outside supervision before/after school and/or on the playground in all seasons

EVALUATION

The basis of the evaluation with be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plan and job goals are met (as applicable). The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that me be inherent to the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended by the Board of Education as appropriate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and immediate supervisor.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District #5 provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable military discharge, order of protection status, arrest record, conviction record, citizenship status, work authorization status, reproductive health decisions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Revised 07/2021