Position Type:
Support Staff/SE Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
Location:
Lakewood Falls Elementary
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Salary: No less than $15.75 per hour based on verifiable similar experience per the negotiated PASS Agreement

• Paraprofessionals assigned to Specialized programs are eligible to be awarded multiple additional stipends each semester (must work minimum of 70 days per semester)
• Paid sick and personal days
• Paid school year holidays
• IMRF retirement / pension plan
• Optional 403B tax-sheltered annuity plan available

Hours:

• Full Time: 7 hours per day, 9 months
• Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
Special Education Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers. The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program with specific responsibility for:

• Assisting the Teacher in a variety of instructional tasks within a self contained setting and a general educational setting.
• Providing support to students with disabilities within the classroom and around the educational building.
• Assisting students with communication, scheduling, problem solving and modifications of curriculum;
• May work with students who require toileting assistance.
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
• Implementing behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Description:

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Assists and monitors students across school settings (lunch, recess, specials, restroom, etc).
• Work with special needs students.
• Ability to monitor student behavior.
• Monitor and support transportation needs.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Open to feedback and learning behavior techniques
• Strong communication skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational environment.
• Ability to work with a wide range of staff and students in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

• One of the following State of Illinois Licenses registered in Will County: Paraprofessional (ELS(PARA)), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL)
• College transcripts with 60 credit hours or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
• Information on how to obtain a Para license: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf

Application Procedure:
Apply online
Attachment(s):

• SE Paraprofessional