Supervisory Paraprofessional(s)

Community High School District 155 is looking for supervisory paraprofessionals to join their team beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The pay scale begins at $16.84 and will follow the 2023-2028 CHESS Negotiation Agreement. Please review the job description below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The paraprofessional is responsible for providing direct services as identified by the supervisor, including providing support to staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Illinois state licensure (Parapro, Substitute or PEL) or TA in non-Title I setting
• High degree of interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Evidence of good organizational skills
• Evidence of good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility and emotional maturity
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and is self-directed

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality and attendance
• Observes and follows District 155 policies and procedures
• Assists with strategies for maintaining orderly classroom behavior on an individual and group basis
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Works with teacher to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, staff, and parents concerning academics and student behavior
• Establishes and maintains positive communications and relations with staff
• Assists the teacher in upholding and enforcing both school and district rules and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the identified building supervisor or designee

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 lbs in all directions.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. Fine manipulation of touching, picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Crouching or Bending at the spine at the waist 45 degrees. Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

FLSA: Non-Exempt