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    Paraprofessional (Bilingual, Intervention, Kindergarten, Pre-K, & Special Education) - Joliet, United States - Illinois Association Of School

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    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
    • Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
    • Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
    • Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
    • Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
    • Assist with critical daily activities.
    • Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
    • Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
    • Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
    • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
    • Perform general clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, prepares materials for classroom use, etc.
    • Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
    • Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling and correct usage.
    • Attend building meetings and in-service training.
    • Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

    Is responsible for instructional-based activities:
    * understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students
    * is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to be used
    * is able to provide reinforces in the way the teacher has planned
    * is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses
    * provides the teacher with feedback on the success/failure of an understanding of the students' skills and knowledge
    * follows lesson plans developed by the certified staff member
    * clarifies directions and procedures
    * uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age-appropriate
    * asks questions of high quality, with adequate wait time for the student to respond
    * promotes classroom interaction
    * assists individual students or small groups with tasks
    * engages all students in discussion and encourages students to formulate questions
    * links content to students' prior knowledge and experience
    * works with a variety of instructional grouping patterns to foster students engagement in learning
    * uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the variety of learner needs
    * provides feedback in a timely manner and specific to the learner
    * helps assess student progress through observing and recording data


    • Is responsible for one or more students with specific medical needs: may assist with toileting, which may include diapering and/or assisting students in any stage of the toileting process
    * may assist with feeding, including g-tube feeding
    * may catheterize
    * may need to lift students and position them

    Is responsible for monitoring a student's behavior under the direction of the supervising teacher:

    * establishes a positive working relationship with the student
    * monitors appropriate physical behavior
    * monitors appropriate on-task behavior
    * charts behavior data
    * implements and follows any Behavior Management Plans
    * keeps the teacher informed of behavior
    * follows teacher's lead/guidelines in the implementation of behavior controls

    Is responsible for assisting special education students within the general education classroom:

    * assists general education teachers with modification of instruction according to the IEPs
    * works with small groups and individual students to support general education classroom instruction
    * prepares instructional materials
    * assists with the administration of general education assessment
    * assists with the implementation of student Behavior Management Plans
    * works with small groups and individual students to support classroom instruction
    * supports special education students in the general education curriculum in areas in which they have no IEP goals

    Qualifications


    • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Self Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations ELS (PARA)
    • Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit
    • Must be NCLB highly qualified
    • Demonstrates concern for child's well being
    • Willingness to accept instruction
    Salary/Benefits

    Salary and benefits as reflected in the Collective Bargaining Agreement - Joliet #86 School Related Personnel Council Aft-Local 604

    How to Apply

    Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

    Email Address

    School District

    Position Website

    City Website

    ILearn Link

    ILearn

    Report Card Link

    District Report Card

    Job Posting Date

    5/13/2024

    Start Date

    N/A


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