All Day Kindergarten (ADK) Paraprofessional 6.5 Hours

Classroom Assistant

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. Compensation SY26/27:
Starts at $17.75/hour or $18.75/hour for self-contained positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Classroom Management and Instruction:
  Assist the teacher in the classroom with specific instruction to meet the needs of all students. 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.
• Supervising Students:
  Supervising 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.
• Classroom Housekeeping:
  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 the cleaning of materials to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Clerical Duties:
  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.
• Physical Needs of Students:
  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. Participates in signing programs and other specialized programming when those methods are required to be utilized with students, i.e.;
  Communication systems. i.e.; signing, PEC's Sensory motor Work related activities.

Education/Training:
Minimum High School Diploma

Qualifications:

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. 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) Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 692