Junior High Paraprofessional

Job Title

Junior High Paraprofessional – Full-time (Job )

Location:

PBL Jr High School, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Unit School District #10

$18.50 per hour under a 177‑day contract

• Must meet certification qualifications for paraprofessional approval.
• Basic requirement: high school diploma or equivalent.
• State requirements for paraprofessional approval (including Title I programs).
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with students in an effective manner.
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
• Any of the above qualifications may be waived by the Superintendent when necessary.

Aids in the supervision of students in instructional and non‑instructional settings.

To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible young people.

• Assists substitute teachers in completing lessons as indicated in written directions from the teacher.
• Monitors student progress as instructed by the teacher.
• Adjusts plans, methods, and assessments to meet student needs under the supervision of the teacher(s).

• Reinforces the communicated objective(s) and purpose(s) of the lesson introduced by the teacher.
• Explains and clarifies material in guided practice of teacher‑assigned independent work.
• Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences and maintain a high level of interest.
• Incorporates instructional strategies that promote students' critical thinking.
• Provides frequent, timely, and varied feedback that includes constructive criticism that motivates students.
• Helps teacher involve all students in the learning process.
• Reinforces communicated expectations for daily and long‑term student achievement.

• Responds knowledgeably to students' questions on the subject matter, basic facts, or concepts.
• Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications.

• Supports teacher‑directed discipline in the classroom.
• Assists in organizing and arranging the classroom to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
• Reinforces teacher established limits of student behavior.
• Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourages students to be self‑disciplined.
• Reinforces the teacher‑directed atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity and understands the role of an assistant teacher.
• Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
• Reinforces students so that they feel good about themselves and develop more self‑confidence.
• Maintains self‑controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.

• Is punctual.
• Collaborates with teachers and special service personnel to provide appropriate learning opportunities for all students.
• Accepts and learns from constructive criticism.
• Establishes good rapport with colleagues and adult staff.
• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Keeps student information confidential.
• Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
• Establishes positive contact and rapport with parents/guardians.
• Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of own performance.
• Has a good attendance record over a two‑year period.
• Attends and participates in district and building in‑service programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Uses proper grammar, enunciation, and modulation.
• Contributes to the solution of educational concerns by sharing ideas and materials and supporting the district's philosophy and goals.

To be set by the Superintendent.

To be completed by the Principal in accordance with district policies and practices.

• Medical Insurance Vendor:
  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois – 3 plans (POS 2800, HDHP 3400, HDHP 5000). Single coverage 100% paid by the Board; BCBS MD Live 100% paid by the Board.
• Health…