PARAPROFESSIONAL

4 weeks ago

Joliet IL USA, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time
Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
* Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
* Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
* Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
* Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
* Assist with critical daily activities.
* Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
* Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
* Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* Perform general clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, prepares materials for classroom use, etc.
* Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
* Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling and correct usage.
* Attend building meetings and in-service training.
* Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Is responsible for instructional-based activities:

* understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students
* is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to be used
* is able to provide reinforces in the way the teacher has planned
* is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses
* provides the teacher with feedback on the success/failure of an understanding of the students' skills and knowledge
* follows lesson plans developed by the certified staff member
* clarifies directions and procedures
* uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age-appropriate
* asks questions of high quality, with adequate wait time for the student to respond
* promotes classroom interaction
* assists individual students or small groups with tasks
* engages all students in discussion and encourages students to formulate questions
* links content to students' prior knowledge and experience
* works with a variety of instructional grouping patterns to foster students engagement in learning
* uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the variety of learner needs
* provides feedback in a timely manner and specific to the learner
* helps assess student progress through observing and recording data
* Is responsible for one or more students with specific medical needs:
* may assist with toileting, which may include diapering and/or assisting students in any stage of the toileting process
* may assist with feeding, including g-tube feeding
* may catheterize
* may need to lift students and position them

Is responsible for monitoring a student's behavior under the direction of the supervising teacher:

* establishes a positive working relationship with the student
* monitors appropriate physical behavior
* monitors appropriate on-task behavior
* charts behavior data
* implements and follows any Behavior Management Plans
* keeps the teacher informed of behavior
* follows teacher's lead/guidelines in the implementation of behavior controls

Is responsible for assisting special education students within the general education classroom:

* assists general education teachers with modification of instruction according to the IEPs
* works with small groups and individual students to support general education classroom instruction
* prepares instructional materials
* assists with the administration of general education assessment
* assists with the implementation of student Behavior Management Plans
* works with small groups and individual students to support classroom instruction
* supports special education students in the general education curriculum in areas in which they have no IEP goals

Qualifications

* Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Self Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations ELS (PARA)
* Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit
* Must be NCLB highly qualified
* Demonstrates concern for child's well being
* Willingness to accept instruction

How to Apply

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Email Address

hr@joliet86.org

School District

www.joliet86.org

Position Website

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

City Website

www.joliet.gov

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

11/14/2023

Start Date

N/A

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