2024-25 Paraprofessional

7 days ago


Chicago, United States Regeneration Schools Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStart Date: August 1, 2024

ReGeneration Schools, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with seven charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois. ReGeneration expanded to Ohio in 2019, opening its Bond Hill campus in 2019. ReGeneration expanded in Ohio in 2019 and now has 3 campuses there.

Our mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character. Through rigorous academics, teaching excellence, character development, and high expectations, ReGeneration is nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Paraprofessional to join Regeneration Schools. This individual will work closely with the general education and special education school team to supervise a student according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that will help them develop their full potential while systematically increasing socially appropriate behavior.

Qualifications:

  • Believes low-income students can become college and career-ready.

  • High expectations on personal and team performance.

  • Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.

  • Demonstrates initiative and creativity.

  • Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Demonstrate mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.

  • 1-5 years of paraprofessional experience in an urban setting.

  • Can show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19

  • Valid NCLB paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) OR Associate Degree or higher (must have at least 60 semester hours of college credit or university).

Responsibilities:

  • Closely monitor student behavior as indicated on the student’s IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

  • Provide individualized instruction, under the direction of the Special Education teacher, to assess and identify student’s needs on a one-to-one basis.

  • Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.

  • Provide ongoing support for classroom teacher prompting, redirection, and modeling in helping the student access the activities of the school curriculum.

  • Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism and curiosity).

  • Assist with collection of behavioral and academic data as directed by teacher or school team.

  • Collaborate with other paraprofessionals to facilitate positive interactions for the student with all staff who are responsible for the student’s education.

  • Work with grade-level chair and school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.

  • Participate in mandatory professional development and CPI training.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Competitive salary and benefits (based on experience).

ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.





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