Paraprofessional; s
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration
Paraprofessional
Empowering Students and Staff Everyday
Qualifications:
Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License required; NCLB-Approved Paraprofessional License preferred; excellent communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic school environment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; previous experience with Special Education students preferred; knowledge of research-based reading and math interventions and Aimsweb preferred
Reports To:
Director of Special Education, Building Principal, and Supervising Special Education Teacher/Case Manager or General Education Teacher/Interventionist
Goal:
To provide direct supportive services to special education programs, students, and teachers
Performance Responsibilities:
- Paraprofessional duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities
- The paraprofessional exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality, attendance, completion of job responsibilities, demonstration of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community
- Observes and follows all Morris Elementary School District 54 policies and procedures
- Assists with strategies for maintaining orderly behavior on an individual and/or group basis in all school settings
- Monitor and respond appropriately to student behavior in accordance with District 54 policies and procedures, classroom rules, and Individualized Education Plans/Behavior Intervention Plans
- Collect data on student behavior and performance
- Work with individual or groups of students to reinforce skills as introduced or outlined by certified staff members
- Assists certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on individual or group needs, interests, and skills
- Provide accommodations, modifications, and supplementary aides as outlined by certified staff members and the Individualized Education Plan(s)
- Collect data on student performance and academics skills acquisition
- Works with teacher to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, other staff, and parents concerning academics, performance, and behavior
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members and supervisors
- Assists the teacher/administration in upholding and enforcing classroom, school, and District rules and policies
- Monitor work, correct papers, and supervise curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by certified staff
- Perform clerical, classroom, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff
- Alert appropriate certified staff to any problems or special information about student(s)
- Perform assigned supervision of students during breakfast, lunch, and/or snack periods, play periods, field trips, extra curricular activities, school sponsored events, etc
- Perform assigned non-instructional duties such as toileting, hygiene, lifting, etc
- Participation in in-services, trainings, meetings, or other previously approved professional development
- Performance of all other duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee, Building Principals/Assistant Principals, and/or supervising/assigned teacher
Work Year:
Part-Time in accordance with the student calendar (176 days)
Contact Person:
Mrs. Michelle Nettles, Director of Student Services
Contact Information: mnettles or
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