Paraprofessional (Multiple Schools)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible benefits

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking paraprofessionals for multiple schools in Illinois. This 10-month position runs Monday through Friday, 6.00 to 6.50 hours daily, with duties to support instructional program and assist in supervision of special needs students in regular or self-contained classrooms.

The role involves implementing IEP plans, monitoring behavior, communicating with staff and parents, preparing materials, attending IEP meetings, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Para), Substitute Teaching License or Professional Educator License required.
• Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area.
• Job-related experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Assist in supervising and instructing special needs students.
• Maintain instructional materials and records.
• Monitor student behavior and assist in implementing IEPs.
• Attend meetings and communicate with staff and parents.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

IEP support

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma

Education-related coursework

Job description

This is a 10-month position, for 6.00 to 6.50 hours a day, Monday - Friday.

We have multiple Paraprofessional positions at multiple schools.

Job Summary

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional programwithin assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction ofspecial needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementingplans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information toappropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

• -Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• -Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• -Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• -Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• -Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• -Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• -Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• -Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• -Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• -Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Other Functions

• -Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

• Job related experience is desired
• Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area
• Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Para), Substitute Teaching Licenseor Professional Educator License required

Salary/Benefits

Compensation and Benefits :(2024-2025 school year)
Minimum starting salary with a license -$28,098
Benefits include :

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible benefits plan
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

Additional Notes

Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website - click here for link. Also attached is an ISBE checklist for applying for a license.
ISBE offers a short-approval para professional license for those with a high school diploma (or equivalent), which is good for 3 years while completing the requirements for a full paraprofessional license.