Paraprofessional, Special Education

Position Type :

Paraprofessional / Paraprofessional, Special Education

Date Posted :

5 / 20 / 2024

Location :

BRIDGES

Date Available :

24-25 School Year

Closing Date :

10 / 01 / 2024

Paraeducator Special Education Classroom

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator Special Education Classroom is done for the purpose / s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of individual and / or small groups of special needs students in the classroom or community setting;

assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.

This job reports to the Director of Special Education.

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 and meeting IEP Goals.

Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and / or conveying information relative to job functions.

Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating about progress and / or implementing IEP objectives.

Escorts students for the purpose of ensuring efficient and safe travel.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions and administers progress for students who need academic or enrichment remediation for the purpose of presenting and / or reinforcing learning concepts.

Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and / or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations, minimizing disruptions of campus activities and / or injury to involved parties.

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 student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment which may include assisting with students' personal care / hygiene needs.

Performs general clerical functions when time permits for the purpose of assisting teacher in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219.

Provides time-limited class supervision for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment when the teacher must attend to an individual student's needs outside the classroom.

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives;

implementing IEP plans; and ensuring success in school.

Supervises individual and / or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to safety practices;

operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and / or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others;
• and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : instructional procedures and practices;
• age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development / behavior;

social-emotional learning, knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations / laws, and basic knowledge of computer skills and educational software programs.

• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and / or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances;
• work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adapting to changing work priorities;
• communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions;

and ability to understand and interpret instruction and reteach using a variety of modalities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others;

utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency

College degree, Teaching certificate preferred.

Required Testing

License

Job Fit Test

Technology Test

Grammar Test

IL Paraprofessional Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Maintains Certificates and / or Licenses

Fingerprint / Background Clearance

Official Transcripts

Physical examination

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 7 / 1 / 2013 P1 Para (Starting at $20 / hr)

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