Start Date: Immediate

 

Terms of Employment:

• Responsible to: Assistant Principal or designee
• Location:  Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned
• Calendar: 177 Day / School-Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)
• Daily Schedule: Daily schedule varies between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
  
• Level: Paraprofessional Level 2
• Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day which includes a 15-min paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minutes
• Hourly Rate: $16.32
• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required

Minimum Qualification:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Illinois Paraprofessional License is required
• Must be fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading, and Writing
• 30 college hours preferred
• Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer experience preferred

 

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. 
• Assisting teachers/classroom with student behaviors and academics
• Provide language support for students assigned to English Learner Team.
• Assisting classroom teachers with accommodated materials.
• Assist in the translation of documents when asked. 
• Work individually with students during approved time. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged 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.