Paraprofessional

Iroquois West Upper Elementary School is looking for a paraprofessional to:

• Assist with Implementing Interventions: Help deliver targeted instructional strategies and interventions to students based on their specific needs.
• Support Individual and Small Group Instruction: Work with students individually or in small groups to provide additional practice and reinforcement of skills being taught by the teacher.
• Monitor and Record Student Progress: Track and document students' progress in their interventions, noting improvements or areas that need further attention.
• Collaborate with Teachers: Work closely with classroom teachers and special education staff to align interventions with classroom instruction and adjust strategies as needed.
• Prepare and Organize Materials: Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for use in interventions, ensuring they are ready and available for use.
• Provide Feedback and Encourage Engagement: Offer constructive feedback to students and motivate them to engage actively in their learning process.
• Support Behavior Management: Help manage (when needed) classroom behavior and provide support to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.
• Assist with Data Collection: Help collect and organize data related to student performance and intervention effectiveness, contributing to ongoing assessment and adjustments.
• Participate in Professional Development: Engage in training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in effective instructional strategies.
• Extra Duties: Could be lunch duty, recess duty, bus duty, and other supervisions as assigned.