Program Assistant

Position is to work with a student 1:1 in the self contained education setting.

Program Assistant

Building Principal

10 Month

Not exempt

To assist group and individual pupils within the educational setting.

• Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional or Substitute License
• Ability to respond in the best interests of the pupils in an emergency situation
• Working knowledge of school functions and procedures
• Working knowledge of classroom curriculum.
• Ability to exercise flexibility and appropriate judgment to meet all student needs
• Ability to plan and organize work and projects independently
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written) with pupils and co-workers
• Ability to establish and maintain positive pupil, co-worker, and public relationships
• Ability to work collegially within a team environment
• Ability to speak Spanish (preferred)

• Facilitate pupil participation of all education and/or extra curricular programs/activities
• Administer and/or score non-confidential classroom exams and/or exercises
• Implement curriculum adaptations and specified accommodations for students with various and/or multiple disabilities
• Assist the teacher in all aspects of student and/or teacher classroom preparation
• Assist in the supervision of academic and nonacademic field trip activities
• As a member, participate in building based education team meetings
• Contribute to the development and implementation of weekly curriculum and adaptations for all students
• Facilitate lunch/recess supervision of students as assigned
• Program Assistants who are Sub certified may be requested to serve as an internal substitute on an as needed basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administration

As per current State Law and the District’s current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonable accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Compensation information

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative
• Primary and Secondary Education