Kindergarten Paraprofessional

All Day Kindergarten Paraprofessional

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

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participating in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Assisting with classroom management and instruction, such as:
• 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.
• 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 other special education students in the building when requested.
• Supervising students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.
• Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities.
• Escort students to various locations in building.
• Meeting, loading and unloading buses.
• Helping evacuate students during fire drills.
• Assisting in classroom housekeeping, such as:
• 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, room temperature.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and neat classroom environment.
• Assisting with physical needs of students, such as:
• Toileting and diapering students between the ages of 3 and 21.
• 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.
• Participates in signing programs and other specialized programming when those methods are required to be utilized with students.

Qualifications:

Minimum high school diploma/GED and Paraprofessional License issued by ISBE.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess good oral, written and communication skills.

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid sick and personal time, paid holidays, membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 403(b) plan, and employee assistance program (EAP).