Substitute Paraprofessional

POSITION:
Substitute Paraprofessional

Base pay: $15.87/hr – $18.69/hr (based on High School Diploma or College hours, Degree or Degree with PEL)

Reports to:

Principal, Assistant Principal;
Relates to:
Student Advisor, Program Coordinator, Student Services Coordinator, Classroom Teacher, Parents, Other Faculty and Office Staff

Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal and assigned classroom teacher, assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or instructional setting; performs various tasks in assisting with the educational needs associated with the particular program to which assigned.

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Self‑Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations ELS (PARA)
• High School Diploma or minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit/Degree preferred
• Must be NCLB highly qualified
• Demonstrates concern for child’s well‑being
• Willingness to accept instruction

• Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
• Assists the classroom teacher with instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
• Maintains anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Assists with critical daily activities.
• Communicates effectively with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Performs support functions requiring independent judgment, decision‑making, and problem‑solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Performs general clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, and preparing materials for classroom use.
• Operates office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
• Possesses language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling, and correct usage.
• Attends building meetings and in‑service training.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students.
• Is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to use.
• Can provide reinforcement in the way the teacher has planned.
• Is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses.
• Provides the teacher with feedback on student understanding.
• Follows lesson plans developed by the certified staff member.
• Clarifies directions and procedures.
• Uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age‑appropriate.
• Asks high‑quality questions with adequate wait time for the student to respond.
• Promotes classroom interaction.
• Assists individual students or small groups with tasks.
• Engages all students in discussion and encourages students to formulate questions.
• Links content to students' prior knowledge and experience.
• Works with a variety of instructional grouping patterns to foster student engagement.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the variety of learner needs.
• Provides timely and specific feedback to the learner.
• Helps assess student progress through observing and recording data.

• Assists general‑education teachers with modification of instruction according to IEPs.
• Works with small groups and individual students to support general‑education classroom instruction.
• Prepares instructional materials for students with special needs.
• Assists with the administration and implementation of general‑education assessments.
• Supports special‑education students in the general‑education curriculum in areas where they have no IEP goals.

• Establishes a positive working relationship with the student.
• Monitors appropriate physical and…