Special Education Paraprofessional

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional (1:1)
POSITION:
Special Education Paraprofessional

POSITION GUIDE:
Non-Certificated Personnel

Full Time - 9 Months

Bargaining Unit Position

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal

Assistant Principal

Academic Advisor

Student Services Coordinator

Special Education Classroom Teacher

RELATES TO:
Coordinators

Parents

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Collective Bargaining Agreement - Joliet #86 School Related Personnel Council Aft-Local 604 found on the following link:
Support Union

* Maximum 5 years full-time Experience

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Building administration, Student Services Coordinator, and assigned classroom teacher, assist 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.

Classroom paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals, and one-to-one paraprofessionals may function in a variety of roles: those which are instructionally-based, those which are physically-management based and those which are medically-based. Job responsibilities may shift among these roles depending upon the needs of the student/s.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

* Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Self-Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)

* Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit

* Demonstrated concern for the child's well-being

* Willingness to accept instruction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.

* Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.

* Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.

* Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.

* Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.

* Assist with critical daily activities.

* Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.

* Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.

* Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.

* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

* Perform general clerical duties such as: preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, preparing materials for classroom use, etc.

* Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.

* Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling, and correct usage.

* Attend building meetings and in-service training.

* Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.

* Other Duties as assigned.

Is responsible for instructionally-based activities:

* understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students

* is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to use

* is able to provide reinforcers in the way the teacher has planned

* is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses

* provides the teacher with feedback on the success/failure of an understanding of the students' skills and knowledge

* 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 questions of a high quality, 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…