Special Education Paraprofessional

Thornton Fractional High School District 215; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 seeks a full-time paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher, tutor students, and support a quality learning environment. The role requires supporting lessons, small-group instruction, and student makeup work under the teacher’s guidance.

Eligibility includes an Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for paraprofessionals, or SUB, or PEL. Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred, with a 10-month calendar and benefits per the contract.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a paraprofessional educator endorsement OR a current Illinois Substitute License (SUB) OR a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional relationships with staff and students.
• Supervises students in non-instruction activities; reinforces learning in small groups.
• Conducts teacher prepared lessons with small groups.
• Assists in educational demonstration.
• Establishes positive working relationship with students.
• Carries out instructional activities as planned by the teacher.
• Reads materials and tests to students, as needed.
• Assists students with makeup work, when necessary.
• Implements behavioral management strategies per teacher’s plan.
• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.

Skills

Paraprofessional access

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Age requirement stated (19+)

Education

Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) paraprofessional endorsement

Illinois Substitute License

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Job description

Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Assistant Principal for Instruction Position summary: Assists the classroom teacher in providing instruction, serves as a tutor when needed, works with students on specific activities, and helps establish a quality learning environment.

Role Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must hold a current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a paraprofessional educator endorsement OR a current Illinois Substitute License (SUB) OR a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains professional relationships with staff and students.
• Supervises students in non-instruction activities; reinforces learning in small groups.
• Conducts teacher prepared lessons with small groups.
• Assists in educational demonstration.
• Establishes positive working relationship with students.
• Carries out instructional activities as planned by the teacher.
• Reads materials and tests to students, as needed.
• Assists students with makeup work, when necessary.
• Implements the behavioral management strategies (observing, recording, charting) using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Provides student with feedback and reinforcement on his/her/their performance consistent with teacher's behavior management plan.
• Assists the teacher in classroom behavior management as directed by the teacher.
• Carries out the teacher's plans for the student.
• Under the direction of the teacher, becomes aware of each student's unique learning style.
• Under the direction of the teacher, becomes familiar with each student's physical, psychological report and social history.
• Makes, sets up, stores and maintains inventory of instructional materials.
• Responsible for audio-visual materials and making copies.
• Reports for duty at the times and locations designated.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during passing periods.Attends all staff meetings and/or professional development sessions as allowed by contract.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the District.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Performs any other related duties as requested by the Assistant Principal or designee.

Reporting to this position: N/A

Physical demands and work environment

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms Of Employment

• 10-month work year as defined in the AFT/IFT Local 943 collective bargaining agreement.
• Starting wage between $23.00 - $24.15/hour, based on education and verified experience;
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension;
• Sick and personal days;
• 10+ paid holidays;
• Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current Agreement;
• Annual performance evaluation in accordance with the current negotiated Agreement and Board policy.