Paraprofessional - Instituto Health Science Career Academy

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Institute For Latino Progress Full time
Job Description

At Instituto Health Science Career Academy, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team. As a Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, providing supplementary services, and assisting teachers in implementing individualized education plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in implementing students' individual education plans
  • Aid general curriculum teachers in carrying out classroom activities
  • Utilize behavioral management strategies under the direction of a teacher
  • Provide feedback to the teacher about effectiveness of accommodations made to students
  • Assist in preparing educational materials
  • Aid students in utilizing technology at school
  • Observe students and share information about their behavior outside of the classroom
  • Assist teachers in gathering documentation such as assessment data, work samples, observations, and reports from general education teachers
  • Work with students of a variety of different learning styles
  • Assist with daily living skills (toileting, feeding and dressing)
  • Assist in classroom management
  • Provide support to students in a library or media center
Requirements
  • Associate's degree
  • Approved paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (preferred)
  • Two years of experience working with students in a secondary school setting (preferred)
  • Highly ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school
  • Ability to assist students during academic or non-academic activities as indicated in an individualized educational plan
  • Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
  • Ability to create appropriate learning material
  • Strong commitment to building a true-collegial community with students, families, partners, staff, and teachers at each level
  • Ability to identify and take preventative measures against distressing situations in which students may be involved
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations while maintaining composure
  • Ability to manage small and large group activities
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Experience in utilizing behavioral interventions
  • Ability to learn to operate equipment and devices that students may use
  • Familiarity with Boardmaker Plus and/or Boardmaker Studio preferred
  • Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
  • Ability and desire to advocate for students' rights and quality education
  • Ability to procure social opportunities for students: field trips, school activities, school responsibilities, etc.
  • Ability to act both as a team player and an individual with minimal supervision
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Above average 'customer' service attitude
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

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