Paraprofessional #1963

Job Summary:

• The paraprofessional assists students with all instructional and non-instructional needs. The paraprofessional assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom. The paraprofessional performs various tasks in assisting the classroom teacher with meeting the educational needs of the students in the particular program to which they are assigned. The District is seeking to hire paraprofessionals to work in our regular classroom and special education programs.

• Qualifications:

• High school graduate;
• Must hold the Educator License with Stipulations for Paraprofessionals - ELS (PARA);
• Ability to work closely with the classroom teacher and assist with instruction and supervision of students;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, use of email and Google Suite applications;
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act in accordance with established policies and regulations;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Some knowledge of the field of child development and some knowledge of student behavior management techniques;
• Able to serve as a role model for students by demonstrating a positive attitude and effective work ethic;
• Exhibits positive interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents;

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

• Salary and Benefits:

• Starting hourly pay of $18.01-$20.49;
• Hourly pay is commensurate with education;
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide);
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program;
• Tuition reimbursement provided for six semester hours per year of coursework taken that is related to the employee's development in the field of education;
• Employees will be paid an additional $2.00 per hour if they elect to waive their health insurance coverage;
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

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• Working Conditions:

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• 10 month position (August - May/June)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Blue Island, IL Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Blue Island, IL 60406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20