Special Education Paraprofessional- ABC

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
POSITION GUIDE: Non-Certificated Personnel Full Time
- 9 Months Bargaining Unit Position Non–Exempt Assistant Principal Academic Advisor Special Education Classroom Teacher Parents SALARY AND

BENEFITS:
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Joliet #86 School Related Personnel Council Aft-Local 604. *Maximum 5 years full-time Experience

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Building Administration, Student Services Coordinator, and assigned classroom teacher, assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or instructional setting; perform various tasks in assisting with the educational needs associated with the particular program to which assigned. Classroom paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals, and one-to-one paraprofessionals may function in a variety of roles: instructionally-based, physically‑management based, and medically‑based. Job responsibilities may shift among these roles depending upon the needs of the student/s.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Self‑Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit Demonstrated concern for the child’s well‑being Willingness to accept instruction

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, preparing 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 commitment to ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned. Instructionally‑Based Activities Understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students Familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to use Provides reinforcers in the way the teacher has planned 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 a 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 student 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 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 need to lift students and position them May need to manage medical equipment, i.e., braces Behavior Monitoring Establishes a positive working relationship with the student Monitors appropriate physical behavior Monitors appropriate on‑task behavior Charts behavior dataImplements and follows any Behavior Management Plans Keeps the teacher informed of behavior Follows the teacher’s lead/guidelines in the implementation of behavior controls Special