Paraprofessional - Anticipated

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack in the United States seeks a paraprofessional to support a Kindergarten/1st grade classroom under general supervision. You will assist the teacher with lessons, activities, organization, and monitoring students throughout the school day.

Requirements include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), completion of Work Keys, and a valid paraprofessional licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education. Prior experience with elementary students is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate degree preferred.
• Work Keys Test completion is required.
• Paraprofessional Licensure from Illinois is required.
• Experience with elementary school children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in kindergarten/1st grade with lessons and activities.
• Support organization and classroom management.
• Supervise students during activities and transitions.

Education

High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred

Work Keys Test

Paraprofessional Licensure (Illinois)

Experience with elementary school-aged children

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher the paraprofessional will assist teacher in the kindergarten/1st grade classroom with lessons, activities, organization, and student supervision.

Education, Experience and Certification:

• High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred.
• Successful completion of Work Keys Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Previous paraprofessional experience with elementary school-aged children preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

Terms of Employment:

• At-will employment.
• 180 day/10 month position.
• Annual evaluation conducted by building Principal and/or Assistant Principal
• Salary and increase set by Superintendent.

Working Conditions:

• In person and on site in a school/classroom environment.
• Close contact with school age children.