1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional - Highland Park, United States - North Shore School District 112

North Shore School District 112
North Shore School District 112
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JobID: 3759


Position Type:


Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - Special Education
Date Posted:

5/7/2024
Location:
Northwood Middle School

- (High-Needs School)
Date Available:

08/19/24
Closing Date:
Until Filled


Mission Statement:


_The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry._

Description:


Paraprofessional work under the supervision of a certified staff member for the purpose of assisting a teacher, classroom, department, or program which is in need of additional help due to special circumstances, such as class size, disabilities of students, the need to manage records, supplies, or instructional materials.


Job Summary:


The 1-1 paraprofessional works under the supervision of the program teachers to primarily support one student with needs in any of the areas of academics, functional skills and/or physical assistance.

The 1-1 paraprofessional has many responsibilities that occur under the supervision of the classroom teacher including, but not limited to, the following:


  • Delivering academic, behavioral, and functional skills instruction to assigned students in wholeclass, smallgroup, and individual settings;
  • Collecting data to measure assigned students' growth utilizing a variety of evidencebased measures;
  • Implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for assigned students as required;
  • Preparing for, and directly participating in, the development and ongoing review of assigned students' individualized education plans (IEPs) as required;
  • Providing direct support to assigned students in integrated settings;
  • Providing direct supervision to assigned students upon arrival, dismissal, and other required times during the school day;
  • Participating in ongoing professional development to continuously improve their ability to serve assigned students;
  • Assisting in toileting and feeding of students;
  • Assisting in lifting or transfer of students;
  • Assisting in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) when necessary;
  • Assisting in the ongoing support of student assistive technology use;
  • Collaborating with certified staff to provide a multidisciplinary and seamless educational experience for students.
  • Collaborating with the Team to constructively address student, staff, and parent concerns;
  • Other duties as assigned by an administrator.

Qualifications:


  • Must hold the state paraprofessional or substitute license
  • Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits
  • Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
  • Highly professional language and demeanor
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model for children
  • Knowledge of computers and technology helpful

Working Conditions:


Salary:
$21.00- $23.11 per hour (based on skills) plus excellent benefits, IMRF Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave, and other benefits in a 7 hour paid work day day as described in the North Shore Support Staff Association Contract.


Application Procedure:


Selection Procedure:


  • The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_
JobID: 3759


Position Type:


Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - Special Education
Date Posted:

5/7/2024
Location:
Northwood Middle School

- (High-Needs School)
Date Available:

08/19/24
Closing Date:
Until Filled


Mission Statement:


_The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry._

Description:


Paraprofessional work under the supervision of a certified staff member for the purpose of assisting a teacher, classroom, department, or program which is in need of additional help due to special circumstances, such as class size, disabilities of students, the need to manage records, supplies, or instructional materials.


Job Summary:


The 1-1 paraprofessional works under the supervision of the program teachers to primarily support one student with needs in any of the areas of academics, functional skills and/or physical assistance.

The 1-1 paraprofessional has many responsibilities that occur under the supervision of the classroom teacher including, but not limited to, the following:


  • Delivering academic, behavioral, and functional skills instruction to assigned students in wholeclass, smallgroup, and individual settings;
  • Collecting data to measure assigned students
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