Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.75 Hours Per Day

DAKOTA CUSD 201 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Dakota (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Personal time

IMRF retirement

Job summary

DAKOTA CUSD 201 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher and students for 6.75 hours daily. The role involves assisting with educational programs and helping special education students as requested by administration.

The position offers daily supervision under teachers and administrators, with duties including classroom support, supervision outside the classroom, and basic progress observation across general and special education students.

Qualifications

• Assisting with classroom management and instruction.
• Providing attention and direction to students as needed.
• Regularly communicating with teachers about daily plans and observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and instruction in small groups.
• Provide attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate.
• Communicate daily plans and observations to the teacher.
• Work with general and special education students as needed in the building.
• Support behavior management and documentation of progress.

Skills

Classroom Support

Student Assistance

Communication with Teacher

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.75 hours per day

Working under supervision of the classroom teacher and other special education professionals. Carries out the educational programs developed by the special education teacher. Assists with special education students as requested by the building administrator.

Compensation

$15.00 per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Classroom Management and Instruction

• Assist with classroom management and instruction
• Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate
• Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations
• Working in small groups with students
• Implementing teacher-planned activities for individuals and small groups of students
• Encouraging appropriate behavior
• Assisting in the implementation of the students' behavior management program
• Observing, recording and charting academic and behavioral progress
• Accompanying and/or assisting mainstreamed students in regular classrooms
• Serving as resource person for the substitute upon teacher absence
• Working with general education students and other special education students in the building when requested. However, arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments should be avoided.

Assist With Students Outside The Classroom

• Supervising your students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.
• Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities
• Escorting students to various locations in building
• Toileting and diapering students
• Meeting, loading and unloading buses
• Some specialized training may be required to meet the needs of the students. Should additional training be required to assist special education students it will be at no cost to the employee.

Assumes any other job related duties, which may from time to time be delegated by building administration/special education supervisors. Furthermore, the superior shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Education/Training

Minimum High School Diploma

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)