Paraprofessional

Elementary School District 102; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementary School District 102 in LaGrange, IL is seeking a paraprofessional to support instructional staff and students. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, you will adapt activities, reinforce learning objectives, and help maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment.

Applicants should hold a Paraprofessional License or IL Educator License (PEL) or Substitute License, have knowledge of Google Suite, and be able to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Paraprofessional or IL Educator (PEL) or Substitute License is required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of Google Suite tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Communicates with teachers and district staff to assist in evaluating progress and IEP objectives.
• Implements instructional programs under supervision to reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment and a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students in various settings to ensure safety and positive behavior.
• Promotes good study habits and student independence.
• Provides instruction to individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Documents daily activities for logs and hourly records.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Paraprofessional License or Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute License

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

EEO Statement

The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural schoolcommunity that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Paraprofessional License or Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute License
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g., reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring the availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g., self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students' success.
• Documents students' daily activities (e.g., behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and students' hourly activities.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students' daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergencies (e.g., injured students, arguments, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Participates in team planning as requested
• Maintains a substitute folder with information essential for successful substitute assignment
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned by the Building Administrator/supervising teacher