Start Date: 08/12/2024

 

Terms of Employment:

• Responsible To: Director of Special Education or designee
• Location:  Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned
• Calendar: 177 Day / School-Year Employee

• Level: Paraprofessional Level 2

• Daily Schedule: TBD
• Hours Per Day: Working hours vary but are typically 7.5 hours per day, including a 15-minute paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minute
• Hourly Rate: $16.32 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Illinois Paraprofessional License, Illinois Substitute Teaching License or Illinois Professional Educators License is required. 
• 30 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with persons with special needs is preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Computer / technology experience is preferred. 
• Must respect confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Assist students with academics, behaviors, and/or physical needs.
• Assist teachers/classrooms with student behaviors and academics.
• Assist with classroom clerical tasks and/or data collection as assigned.
• Complete assessments and surveys with students as assigned.
• Assisting with progress monitoring and providing accommodations under the guidance of the classroom teacher. This may include assisting with assessments, taking notes, behavior plans, tracking and documenting daily assignments/academic plans, etc. 
• Provide job coaching as assigned.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). 
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.