Elementary Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Certification 
• Classroom assistance experience preferred 
• Demonstrated success and understanding of working with students of diverse needs and backgrounds. 
• Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively

Reports to:

Building administrator

Essential Job Functions and Key

Responsibilities:

Paraprofessionals have a wide range of duties inside and out of the classroom. Duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
• Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance
• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Supervise students during morning pod time, breakfast, lunch,  recess, or dismissal as well as in between classes, assemblies or on field trips
• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
• Assists teachers with non-instructional classroom duties
• Participates in professional development programs.
• Maintain the same level of confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school setting pertaining to MCUSD #1. 
• Attends meetings and in­service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. 

Terms of Employment:

• Work days mirror teacher working days including all student sessions days and 5 Staff Institute Days. 
• Building / Working assignments could vary depending upon student needs but will remain consistent day to day once assignments are made. 
• Salary: $15.70 per hour
• Competitive Benefits