Special Education Paraprofessional .5 (part-time) - American Sign Language (ASL) - Temporary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional. This part-time role provides instructional support and interprets for deaf students to ensure equal access to education.

The paraprofessional will assist with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs, maintain records, and collaborate with teachers and staff across classrooms. CPI certification is encouraged and may be provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE paraprofessional credential or short-term approval.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Willingness to learn technology used in classrooms.
• Desire to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Understand basic elements of an IEP.

Responsibilities

• Translate simultaneously with classroom presentations and events from English into sign language and translate student responses from sign to English.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students.
• Collaborate and foster teamwork.
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, and other physical needs under supervision.

Skills

ISBE License

ASL Proficiency

Tech Literacy

Student Support

IEP Knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval

Job description

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional - .5 (part-time) - American Sign Language (ASL) - Temporary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs. The interpreter will work closely with teachers and staff to provide interpreting assistance, ensuring that deaf students have equal access to educational opportunities

Duties And Responsibilities

• Translates simultaneously with classroom presentations and events from English into sign language and translates students responses from sign into English
• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
• Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

Skills And Experience Required

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
• Proficient in American Sign Language
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour. Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits