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JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: District or assigned building
SUPERVISOR: Classroom Teacher, Principal, Director of Student Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
UNION/NON-UNION: Non-Union
Link: Classified Staff Pay Scale and Benefits
 

JOB SUMMARY:

The paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in performing duties necessary to the proper functioning of the classroom.  The paraprofessional may be assigned as a classroom assistant or as a one-on-one assistant to a particular student.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

Instructional

• Assists in the organization of assignments and adaptations of materials.

• Follows specific instructional strategies and plans to support student learning and independence.

• Provides individual or small group instruction, as prescribed.

• Communicates in an effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners, and visitors.

• Assists professionals in various aspects of implementing instructional/thematic/therapeutic plans, behavior intervention plans.

• Facilitates and supports learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.).

• Participates in collection of assessment data and documentation.

• Confers with professionals on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes and student/program needs.

• Supports learners during transitions between classes and activities.

• Assists students with bathroom/hygiene needs

• Assists students on/off the bus.

• Assists with playground duties.
   
  

Classroom Management

• Assists with daily tasks and record-keeping related to student attendance forms, clerical needs, files, inventory, supplies, etc.

• Facilitates learner-use of computers, augmentative systems and various equipment for instructional purposes.

Staff Roles

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with respect to work-related and student information.

• Conforms to specific guidelines of the assigned program.

• Performs specialized functions, requiring certification or additional training, required by specific program or student (positioning, lifting, physical restraint, feeding).

• Participates in staff development opportunities.

• Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures.

• Demonstrates professionalism.

• Follows procedures and policies established by Steger School District.

Professionalism

• Follows policies and procedures of Steger School District.

• Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students.

• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback.

• Actively participates in the evaluation process.

• Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change.

• Uses judgment appropriately.

• Conducts self in an appropriate and ethical manner.

• Treats others with respect and dignity.

• Participates in professional growth activities.

• Maintains a clean work area.

• Dress appropriately.

Communication Skills

Performs as an integral member of the educational team.

Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position.

Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with the Steger School District.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent talking, bending, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking and standing. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 20 years of age and show proof of one (1) of the following requirements:

a. ISBE Paraprofessional License, or

b. An Associate's degree or higher, or

c. 60 semester hours of coursework, or

d. High School diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test, or

e. High School diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys test:

Applied Math - 4

Workplace Documents - 4

• Experience working with children

• State of Illinois Professional Educators License with Paraprofessional Endorsement

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Paraprofessional Endorsement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 181 days

• 6.67 or 7.33 hours per day

• Twelve sick days per year

• Four personal days per year

• Vacation days as stated in Policy 5:330

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

• Two evaluations will be conducted during the first year of employment (45 and 90 days).

• After the probationary period, evaluations will be completed in accordance with administrative procedures.