Paraprofessional

Herscher Intermediate School; Herscher (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Herscher Intermediate School in Herscher, Illinois is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Special Services Director and Building Principal. This role involves coordinating with teachers, creating instructional materials, presenting subject matter, supervising students in multiple settings, and assisting with self-care.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours or passing the ParaPro Assessment, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits OR pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teachers.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin boards, displays, equipment and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under teacher direction.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, yards, and gyms; on field trips.
• Assist students with self-care, hygiene and feeding as necessary.
• Serve as information resource to substitute teachers and maintain classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Able to lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours OR ParaPro

Job description

Paraprofessional

Herscher Unit 2 Herscher Intermediate School - Herscher, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Herscher CUSD #2

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraprofessional

Herscher Intermediate School

Reports to: Special Services Director / Building Principal

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for working closely with handicapped pupil(s) on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain as full benefits from the district’s special education program as possible.

DUTIES:

• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations as needed.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hall, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips.
• Conducts demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing and handicrafts.
• Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distributes tests and homework assignments, and collect them when completed.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Works with students with multiple physical, mental and developmental disabilities.
• Is familiar with and uses adaptive equipment including, communication equipment, wheel chairs, adaptive feeding tools, etc.
• Assists students with self-care, hygiene and feeding as necessary.
• May be required to perform tasks that students are no able to do i.e. taking notes, handing materials, holding books, etc.
• May work with/handle resistive students.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment, and performs other teacher aide duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration or Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or completed 60 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education OR pass the ParaPro Assessment. This basic skills test is given on the first Thursday of each month at Kankakee Community College. The fee for the test is $65. Register to take the test at: [e-mail]
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Must be detailed oriented.

To take the Parapro Assessment ONLINE:

Go to https://parapro.ets.org/how-to-register.html Create a ParaPro account and register online. Paya non-refundable$85 testing fee when registering online. If registering by phone, call within three business days of reserving your test date. Registering by phone will cost an additional $35.

To take the Parapro Assessment @ KCC:

Choose a test date. Tests are offered on first Thursday of each month from 1:00-4:30 p.m. and 5:00-8:30 p.m. Schedule by emailing the TestingCenter at [e-mail]. You will receive a confirmation email once your test date is scheduled. Test must be reserved at least 2 business days in advance. Test location is Room D217 on KCC's Riverfront Campus. Paya non-refundable$65 testing fee within three business days of reserving your test date. If payment is not made within three business days, the reservation will be removed.

ISBE Paraprofessional Requirements

Position Type: Full-Time / School Year

Salary: $16.23 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jill Fulton , Special Services Director
• Herscher Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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