Substitute Paraprofessional Special Education Cooperative; PASEC)

Substitute Paraprofessionals for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC)

Full-time paraprofessionals (7.5 hours/day) would serve Plano, schools. Individual will function as program or classroom instructional assistant, but may be assigned as a one-on-one (1:1) instructional assistant. These are full time positions that include benefits.

Must meet all requirements in accordance with PERA and the implementation of PA 097-0067 Paraprofessional approval from Illinois State Board of Education.

Must meet all requirements in accordance with the PERA and the implementation of PA 097-0067 Paraprofessional approval from Illinois State Board of Education required.

Range between $16.25-$18.75 depending on background and experience.

Classroom teacher, Building Principal, and/or Special Education Administrative Staff

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities and functions specified herein.

• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth to fully support educational programming.
• Support and act in accordance with all PASEC Governing Board goals, objectives and policies, The School Code of Illinois, and other federal and state laws.
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model and educator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students' needs.
• Function as program or classroom instructional assistant but may be assigned as a one-one one (1:1) instructional assistant.
• Attends work on a regular basis, arrives to school on time; prepared to assist in the classroom.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program coordinator, and/or classroom teacher.

• Planning and Preparation
• Checks and maintains appropriate student related equipment after receiving training by the appropriate related service staff personnel.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials (Copy, order, arrange, or gather materials as directed) including visual aids and classroom displays.
• Observe and record data as directed by the educational team.
• Classroom Environment
• Escort, supervise, and assists student to various settings throughout the building including, but not limited to: cafeteria, recess, and general education/special classrooms including arrival and dismissal times.
• Assist students in restrooms (supervise washroom breaks, changing diapers, changing briefs, clothing, or personal hygiene) as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions amongst students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors in small group or classroom settings.
• Assist in the follow through of planned behavior plans/interventions and provide reinforcement
• Assists students with personal care functions which include but are not limited to personal hygiene (changing, using the restroom), assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, ambulation, positioning, feeding, etc.
• Lifting employee may be expected to assist in student transfers/lifting up to 40 pounds.
  
  Those in excess of 40 pounds will require a 2 person lift.
• Implement special systems/programs following training to assist student with specific diagnoses.
• Instruction
• Assist teacher with maintaining inclusive, learner-centered environments.
• Provides academic support to students as directed by the…