What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional-Summit Academy Regional Alternative School 6-12 grade position at Boone Winnebago Regional Office of Education?
This is a full-time position (180 days) at Summit Academy. Daily compensation based on experience.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Regional Office of Education has the opportunity to serve students from 13 school districts in need of alternative education opportunities. Students are referred to the programs for a variety of reasons but will be met with a caring and dedicated staff focused on meeting both their social and emotional and academic needs.
Qualifications:
- IL Paraprofessional license required
- 2 years experience in the special education setting preferred
- Experience with restorative practices and de-escalation work
- Proven experience in promoting a safe, orderly, and caring school environment
- Experience in engaging students in appropriate behaviors and activities that promote character and facilitate academic growth
- Good knowledge of school system and individual school crisis response and emergency plans
- Good knowledge of conflict resolution, aggression management, crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, student and staff self-protection, crime prevention, bullying prevention, and drug and alcohol prevention
Position Expectations:
- Assists and supports teachers with both classroom management and educational activities.
- Ability to progress monitor and data track to accommodate students' IEPs
- Makes classroom presentations and individualized/small student group instruction on program-related topics in coordination with instructional staff.
- Monitors student behavior and implements interventions for improvement.
- Serves as safety aides and/or academic aides as indicated by student need.
- Supports students’ daily routines.
- Facilitates and/or assists in educational groups as requested.
- Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty
- Promotes character education concepts and serves as a positive role model.
- Communicates effectively with students, parents, administration, and staff.
- Maintains the safety of the building and utilizes safety protocols including (but not limited to) proactive de-escalation techniques, etc.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled supervision, staff meetings, training, and professional growth opportunities
- Communicates to the administrator, and instructional staff on the same business day any pertinent student information in order to update daily routine, academics, and interventions.
- Maintains high visibility throughout the building and grounds.
- Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations.
- Completes all required and requested daily documentation (e.g. incident reports, intervention reports, student academic reports) and assures documentation is submitted to appropriate location.
- Completes monthly reports and other accountability reports as assigned.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities, as assigned.
Reports to: Summit Academy Assistant Director
Term of Employment: 180-Day Contract
How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to easily apply
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29