Paraprofessional(s) - 2024-2025 - Morris, IL, United States - Morris Elementary

Description

"Empowering Students and Staff Everyday"


Title:
Bilingual Paraprofessional


Beginning Date:
School Year


Qualifications:
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking), Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License required; NCLB-Approved Paraprofessional License preferred; excellent communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic school environment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; previous experience with Special Education students preferred;

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Building Principal, and Supervising English Language Learner, Special Education Teacher, and General Education Teacher.

Goal:
To provide direct supportive services to bilingual (Spanish-speaking) students, and teachers.


Performance Responsibilities:
Paraprofessional duties will vary depending upon the age of students served.

A. Professional Responsibilities

• The paraprofessional exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality, attendance, completion of job responsibilities, demonstration of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• Observes and follows all Morris Elementary School District 54 policies and procedures.

B. Behavior Management Supports

• Assists with strategies for maintaining orderly behavior on an individual and/or group basis in all school settings.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to student behavior in accordance with District 54 policies and procedures, classroom rules, and Individualized Education Plans/Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collect data on student behavior and performance.

C. Classroom Supports

• Work with individual or groups of students to reinforce skills as introduced or outlined by certified staff members.
• Assists certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on individual or group needs, interests, and skills.
• Provide accommodations, modifications, and supplementary aides as outlined by certified staff members and the Individualized Education Plan(s).
• Collect data on student performance and academics skills acquisition.

D. Relationships with Students, Parents, and Staff

• Works with teacher to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, other staff, and parents concerning academics, performance, and behavior.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members and supervisors.
• Assists the teacher/administration in upholding and enforcing classroom, school, and District rules and policies.

E. Other

• Monitor work, correct papers, and supervise curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by certified staff.
• Perform clerical, classroom, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Alert appropriate certified staff to any problems or special information about student(s).
• Perform assigned supervision of students during breakfast, lunch, and/or snack periods, play periods, field trips, extra curriculular activities, school sponsored events, etc...
• Perform assigned non-instructional duties such as toileting, hygiene, lifting, etc...
• Participation in in-services, trainings, meetings, or other previously approved professional development.
• Performance of all other duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee, Building Principals/Assistant Principals, and/or supervising/assigned teacher.

Work Year:
Part-Time in accordance with the student calendar (176 days)

Salary:
$14.50/hr; No Insurance; IMRF Contributions

Contact Person:
Dr. Marie Stover, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services


Contact Information:
or