1.0 Paraprofessional (x2)

Oak Grove SD 68; Green Oaks (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove SD 68 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support instructional programs by assisting teachers and working with individual students or small groups. The position emphasizes collaboration, organization, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License and be registered in Lake County. Duties include material preparation, student supervision, behavior support, and assisting with daily living activities as

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License required and must be registered in Lake County.

Responsibilities

• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups following teacher direction and demonstration.
• Assists students in special and general education classes; helps prepare materials and locate supplementary resources.
• Supports students with activities of daily living.
• Implements behavior management programs designed by teachers and/or school psychologist; records student behaviors.
• Monitors use of instructional equipment; performs general equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Serves as a resource for substitute teachers in the teacher's absence.
• Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality of student information.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with staff and community.
• Balances multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Recognizes student issues and proposes appropriate solutions.
• Communicates effectively and exercises initiative to meet deadlines or handle emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License

Job description

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

Salary: Starting at $25,723.74 annually based on 1.0 FTE

Bargaining Unit: OGEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Evaluation: In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The paraprofessional is responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. The paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following teacher direction and demonstration. Provides assistance to students during special classes (art, music, etc.)
2. Assists students in special education and general education classes. Assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, assignments, location of supplementary materials from school library and other resources areas.
3. Supports students with acts of daily living
4. Implements behavior management programs designed by teachers and/or school psychologist. Counts and records specific student behaviors; administers procedures in the positive behavior support plan.
5. Monitors student use of instructional equipment. Provides general maintenance of equipment including cleaning and disinfecting.
6. Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
7. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected in the classroom teachers
8. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community
9. Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
10. Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to student issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems
11. Ability to communicate effectively
12. Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work
13. Performs other related duties assigned by the Principal

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must possess a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License and be registered in Lake County