Kindergarten; ADK Paraprofessional

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Working under the supervision of the classroom teacher, the assistant carries out the educational programs developed by the teacher and assists all students as requested by the teacher and/or building administrator.

None

• Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate.
• Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations.
• Tutoring individuals.
• Working in small groups with students.
• Implementing teacher‑planned activities for individuals and small groups of students.
• Prepare materials for class activities.
• Encouraging appropriate behavior.
• Assisting in the implementation of the students’ behavior management program.
• Observing, recording and charting academic and behavioral progress.
• Accompanying and/or assisting mainstreamed students in regular classrooms.
• Serving as resource person for the substitute upon teacher absence.
• Working with general education students and special education students in the building when requested. (However, arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments should be avoided.)
• Be responsible for any other duties assigned by Principal or designee.

• Supervising your students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.
• Supervise children for their health and safety, including toileting and diapering.
• Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities.
• Escorting students to various locations in building.
• Meeting, loading and unloading buses.
• Helping evacuate students during fire drills.

• Collecting money and keeping records.
• Setting up room for conferences.
• Passing out paper and supplies.
• Assisting in set up, operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Caring for lights, window shades and room temperature.
• Assist teacher in the setup and maintenance of the classroom including cleaning of materials to maintain a hygienic environment.

• Preparing data for reporting to parents.
• Copying information on school records.
• Correcting students’ work which will be evaluated by a teacher.
• Keeping files of students’ work.
• Preparing classroom material as chosen and designed by teachers (dittos, flash cards, etc.).
• Making charts, bulletin boards and other visual materials planned by the teacher.
• Preparing student lists.

• Toileting and diapering students.
• Helping student undress for swimming, participating in the pool and helping him/her get dressed afterward.
• Assisting with lifting and positioning of students.
• Feeding students at lunch time, carrying out prescriptive feeding programs which have been outlined by the occupational therapist for specific students after appropriate training and periodic monitoring has been implemented.

• Communication systems such as signing, PEC’s.
• Sensory motor.
• Work related activities.

Some specialized training may be required to meet the needs of the students. Should additional training be required to assist students, it will be at no cost to the employee.

Assumes any other job related duties, which may from time to time be delegated by building administration. Furthermore, the superior shall make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Minimum High School Diploma

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess good oral, written and communication skills.

This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes. It describes duties and responsibilities, which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The principal activities are representative and necessarily all‑inclusive.

Starts at $15.50/hour or $16.50/hour for self‑contained positions.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid Sick and Personal time.
• Paid holidays.
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
• Optional 403(b) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

AFSCME Local 692