Paraprofessional - Educational Assistant

Waukegan School Dist 60; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking a Paraprofessional-Education Assistant to support instruction for students, including those with disabilities, under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, assisting with classroom routines, and collaborating with staff to implement accommodations and behavior plans within a K-12 learning environment in Waukegan, IL. Strong communication with families is expected.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License or Paraprofessional Approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher.
• Provide instructional assistance to meet educational requirements for students with various disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist with supplemental and follow-up activities to instructional content.
• Participate in parent/guardian conferences when requested.
• Maintain a good rapport with parent/guardian.
• Promote student interaction by including non-disabled peers under teacher supervision.
• Assist with modifications and accommodations to support student success.
• Assist in communication to staff, students and parent/guardian.
• Maintain classroom order by enforcing district behavior codes and procedures.
• Assist with classroom record keeping as directed by the teacher.
• Operate classroom equipment with appropriate training (computers, projectors, LCDs).
• Arrange and maintain bulletin board displays.
• Supervise lunchroom, hall, and playground areas as assigned.
• Assist with food preparation and cleanup during snack or lunch if applicable.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students when assigned.
• Assist students with personal care needs under supervision (toileting, dressing, feeding).
• Follow district and building rules and negotiated contracts; uphold confidentiality.
• Report all personal absences to the building principal or designee.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

Paraprofessional - Educational Assistant JobID: 6388

• Position Type: Professional Staff Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 9/15/2024
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026

Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work:

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher;
• Instructional assistance, under the direct supervision of a special education teacher shall include duties: serving students with any disability or disabilities in educational setting appropriate to meet the educational requirements set forth by the district, federal and state mandates, and individualized education plans;
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction in collaboration with the teacher and under direct supervision of the teacher;
• Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials;
• Participate in parent/guardian, conference meetings when requested to attend during the regular scheduled day;
• Maintain a good rapport with parent/guardian;
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their non-disable peers under the direct supervision of the teacher;
• Assist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure success
• Assist in communication to staff, students and parent/guardian;

Related to non-academic instruction:

• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing district behavior codes; classroom rules and student behavior intervention plans;
• Assist with classroom record keeping at the direction of the teacher
• Assist with operation of classroom equipment with proper training that includes, but is not limited to computers and various software programs, overhead projectors, LCD etc.;
• Arrange and maintain bulletin board displays;
• If required assist with supervising lunchroom, hall and playground areas that pertain to the classroom to which assistant was assigned
• Assist is food preparation and food clean up during snack or lunch if applicable;

Other Duties:

• As assigned, provide one on one assistance to students;
• With proper training, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding)/opening food packages and physical movement under the supervision of OT/PT and/or SLP;
• Follow all district and building rules, regulations and procedures and adhere to negotiated contracts provisions;
• Uphold the ethical standards of Waukegan Public Schools. Fore example, confidentiality;
• Responsible to report all personal absences to the building principal or designee;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1. Paraprofessional License or Paraprofessioal Approval

Salary

Per contract language

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.