Paraprofessional - Primary School

Paraprofessional - Central Primary School

TITLE: Paraprofessional at Central Primary School

HOURS: M-F 8:00a.m.

- 3:30p.m.

ANTICIPATED RATE: $18.25/hr - $19.25/hr.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.
• Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.
• Successful completion of finger‑printed criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex‑offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher(s) with the day‑to‑day routine in the school setting assigned. An aide will be assigned to work in one of three settings: one‑on‑one assignment, small group assignment, or as a classroom aide. An aide will assist the teacher in achieving the specified teaching objectives for each class or given day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The following list of duties and responsibilities encompass all aide positions. Your specific assignment may or may not include all of the following:
• Assists the instructor with classroom set‑up and class preparations.
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social‑emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.
• Provides support in unstructured settings for students.
• Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting.
• Maintains effective communication with school staff.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make‑up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.
• Assists students with their clothing as needed.
• Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.
• Assists students with self‑care and restroom routine as needed.
• Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school‑related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months – school calendar year when students are in attendance and institute or SIP days as requested by the principal/assistant principal. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: All non‑certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the principal or assistant principal.

Entry level

Full‑time

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