PARAPROFESSIONAL

3 weeks ago

Yorkville IL USA, United States GrundyKendall HR Consortium Full time
Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
4/24/2024

Location:
Yorkville Intermediate School

Date Available:
04/29/2024

Closing Date:
04/29/2024

District:
Yorkville Community School District 115 - websitePOSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the paraprofessional is to provide academic and social support for the student and/or the classroom support so as to increase the level of access to curriculum for students in Yorkville CUSD 115. In order to have improved academic outcomes, the paraprofessional will need to demonstrate effective collaboration skills with other school personnel, work effectively in the implementation and monitoring of specific interventions, provide additional support for small groups or individual students and facilitate meaningful communication between key stakeholders for each student.

This is a 10 month position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of job functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to the position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual job functions may vary depending upon assignments and other factors.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of students; needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students; needs.

Planning and Preparation
  • Checks and maintains appropriate student related equipment necessary after receiving appropriate specialized training.
  • Completes paperwork and data tracking duties and responsibilities necessary to assist the educational team.
  • Communicates concerns demonstrated so that effective planning and preparation can be conducted through the team process.
  • Predicts challenges and communicates concerns to professional team members.

Classroom Environment
  • Provides direct instructional and academic support to students in the classroom and throughout the academic day as determined by the educational team.
  • Assists students in daily activities such as lifting into chairs, positioning students, feeding, and using the washroom appropriately (including changing, assisting with personal hygiene, etc...).
  • Implements special tools/programs following training to assist students with varied needs/diagnoses.

Instruction
  • Assists teacher with maintaining an inclusive, learning-centered environment and experiences
  • Assists and monitors student use of assistive technology.
  • Assists students in accessing the instructional aspects by providing assistance with organization, accommodations, and modification as indicated through communication with the case-manager or through documentation regarding student needs.

Professional Responsibilities
  • Establish a positive rapport with staff, students, and families.
  • Consult or meet with teachers or other professionals utilizing appropriate channels by engaging in positive solutions in finding steps to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar task.

Professional Conduct, Leadership and Growth
  • Provide and communicate information in a timely manner about students or possible concerns impacting elements of students or students; assignments/equipment/materials.
  • Refers questions from families to appropriate school personnel.
  • Models appropriate hygiene, appearance, social interactions expected within a school environment.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in professional responsibilities so as to address student and building classroom needs as evidenced by effective listening and openness to learning and adopting new behaviors.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration.

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal, Associate Principal of Student Services, Educational Services Department Chair, and the Classroom Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
  • Paraprofessional Certification

  • Early Childhood Paraprofessional

    4 weeks ago

    Yorkville, United States GrundyKendall HR Consortium Full time

    Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 4/11/2024Location: District WideDate Available: 08/14/2024Closing Date: When FilledDistrict: Yorkville Community School District 115 - website Yorkville CUSD 115 has two openings for Early Childhood Paraprofessionals to support the Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 school year POSITION SUMMARY: The...

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Iuka, IL, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time

    Duties Extraordinary Aide. Interested candidates must possess or be eligible for an Illinois Paraprofessional License. In addition candidates must be willing to complete additional training as needed for the individual student or classroom they will be serving. Qualifications Candidate must have the required credentials to perform paraprofessional duties...

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Evanston, IL, United States EvanstonSkokie School District 65 Full time

    Position Type: Educational Support Personnel/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 5/9/2024Location: Washington Elementary SchoolQualifications: Job related experience is desired Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area preferred Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute Teaching License (SUB) or Professional Educator...

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Midlothian, IL, United States Bremen High School District 228 Full time

    Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 2/16/2024Location: District SchoolsBREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 Midlothian, IL 60445 NOTICE OF POSITION February 16, 2024POSITION: Paraprofessional STARTING DATE: TBD QUALIFICATIONS: Hold proof of meeting state requirements for service as a State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional. Such...

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Tinley Park, IL, United States St. Coletta's of Illinois Full time

    At St. Coletta's, our mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.The Community Day Services (CDS) provides a variety of programs to enhance each individual's adaptive living skills, economic self-sufficiency, overall level of independence and integration into the...

  • Paraprofessional - Starting at $20/hr.

    2 weeks ago

    Maywood, IL, United States Delta-T Group Inc Full time

    Location: Maywood, IL 60153 Date Posted: 5/16/2024 Category: Education K12 Education: NoneSUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITYA Paraprofessional is flexible in adapting to the changing demands of a classroom. This person will work closely with an assigned teacher and provide support by working with students individually and in groups,...

  • Paraprofessional - Special Education - Summer School ESY - Summer 2024

    2 weeks ago

    Normal, IL, United States McLean County Unit District No. 5 Full time

    Position Type: Summer Positions/Teaching Assistant - Special EducationDate Posted: 3/5/2024Location: Parkside Junior High SchoolDate Available: Summer 2024Paraprofessional - Special Education - Summer School ESY Location: Parkside Junior High School Date Available: Summer 2024 Dates and Times: June 10 - June 28 (Monday-Friday); no school June 19th Extended...

  • Paraprofessional - Starting at $22 per hr.

    2 weeks ago

    Libertyville, IL, United States Delta-T Group Inc Full time

    Location: Libertyville, IL 60048 Date Posted: 5/16/2024 Category: Education K12 Education: High School Diploma/GEDSUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITYA Paraprofessional is flexible in adapting to the changing demands of a classroom. This person will work closely with an assigned teacher and provide support by working with students...

  • Autism Behavior Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Yorkville, United States Behavioral Perspective Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDo you have a passion for helping others, but aren’t sure where to start? At Behavioral Perspective (BPI), you can become a Behavior Technician and provide much needed therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism.What is a Behavior Technician?Behavior Technicians (BTs) are paraprofessionals certified in...

  • Autism Behavior Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Yorkville, United States Behavioral Perspective Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDo you have a passion for helping others, but aren’t sure where to start? At Behavioral Perspective (BPI), you can become a Behavior Technician and provide much needed therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism.What is a Behavior Technician?Behavior Technicians (BTs) are paraprofessionals certified in...

  • Autism Behavior Technician II

    5 days ago

    Yorkville, United States Behavioral Perspective Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDo you have a passion for helping others, but aren’t sure where to start? At Behavioral Perspective (BPI), you can become a Behavior Technician and help provide much needed therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. Don’t worry, all of the training you need is provided with the support of our Board...

  • (15) Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    South Holland, IL, United States ECHO Joint Agreement Full time

    Position Type: Special Education/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 1/1/2024Location: ECHO Joint Agreement ProgramsDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: until filledPosition Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free...

  • Paraprofessional (Immediate and Future Openings) - Apply Now!

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, IL, United States LEARN Charter School Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Ed Teaching/Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 3/14/2024Location: LEARN NetworkClosing Date: Until FilledAbout LEARN Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation...

  • School Nurse Needed Monday

    2 months ago

    Palatine, IL, United States Community Consolidated School District 15 Full time

    Registered School Nurse LRC Clerical Assistant Monday - Friday $11 per hour Paraprofessional License (PARA) and a Bachelor's Degree 00 per hour will be added to regular pay for Program Assistants who have duties that require them to provide "personal care" to students. More specific information will be shared by the Building Administration.

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Sterling, IL, United States LeeOgleWhiteside Regional Office of Education #47 Full time

    Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted: 5/10/2024Location: Amboy Junior High SchoolDate Available: 08/15/2024Closing Date: Until FilledDistrict: Amboy Community Unit School District #272 - websiteDescription: $15.80 per hour/174 days per year/7 hours per day

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Calumet Park, IL, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time

    Duties Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of...

  • Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    South Holland, IL, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time

    Duties * Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational...

  • Paraprofessional (Instructional)

    2 weeks ago

    Calumet Park, IL, United States Calumet Public School District 132 Full time

    Position Type: Support StaffDate Posted: 1/3/2024Location: Calumet SchoolPosition Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study...

  • RN, Medical/Telemetry Unit

    2 weeks ago

    Joliet, IL, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full time

    Per-Diem (PRN)/As needed FACILITY: Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing and the site Medical Director, responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching...

  • RN Medical Paraprofessional

    2 weeks ago

    Lisle, IL, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time

    Duties Job Goal: The Medical/Teacher Assistant will work with students with unique medical needs that require a higher level of medical knowledge. They will perform medical procedures not normally provided by the regular teacher assistant in order to maintain students in the least restrictive environment. They will also act as active members of the...