Paraprofessional - Orland Park, United States - Orland School District 135

Orland School District 135

Verified Company

Orland Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

JobID: 2127

Position Type:

Student Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:

5/24/2024
Location:

To Be Determined
Date Available:

08/19/2024
Closing Date:
until filled

Supervisor:
School Principal / Assistant Principal
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Compensation: $18.25 per hour plus benefits per Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Work Year: School Year

Summary:

Under supervision, assist teachers in special education and special needs classroom operations; assist teachers in instruction and the reinforcement of instruction of students, who have been identified with learning disabilities, individually and in small; provide student and program record keeping and clerical support; perform related work as required.

Qualifications / Experience

ISBE Paraprofessional endorsement or PEL License, required.
Previous experience as a substitute paraprofessional or work within a school setting preferred.
Interest and experience working with special needs students of varying abilities.
Ability to execute tasks and duties provided in written and oral form.
Possesses the ability to work collaboratively with others in order to optimize student achievement.
Experience using iPads in an instructional setting.
Demonstrates the ability to positively interact with students, staff, and parents.
Positive attendance history.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with individual students and/or in small group to support material initially introduced by a teacher.
Assist certified teacher(s) with organization of classroom exercises and assessments.
Assist teacher in classroom preparation.
Utilized various strategies that reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual needs.
Assist classroom teacher and related service providers by providing support to students on IEPs by ensuring the student(s) is receiving accommodations and adaptations to meet their educational goals and objectives.
Utilized various strategies that reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual needs.
Assist with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom and help keep students on task.
Reinforce positive behavior and record daily activities, accompany students to specials, provide immediate prompts and implement behavior plans.
Monitor student behavior outside of the classroom setting such as hallways, assemblies and field trips.
Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Maintain (at all times) confidential nature of placement data, psychological reports and information regarding testing, placement and status of students.
Interact with students using iPad/Macbook programs such as iMovie, Google platform, SeeSaw, Quizlet, etc.
Provide assistance and support to substitute teachers in the absence of the permanent teacher.
Provide a safe and positive learning environment for students.
Record student performance in order to document progress.
Accompany students on field trips, to assemblies, special presentations, and other activities outside of the classroom.
Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team.
Attend professional development and training as required.
Serve as a resource for all students, as needed.
Assist student(s) with the use of assistive technology, as required.

Responsibilities:

Self-Contained Paraprofessional:

All duties outlined in Responsibilities in addition to the following:_
Provide individualized care to special needs students that may include, but is not limited to, assisting with feeding, grooming, toileting, and diapering as required.
Provide assistance to students such as putting on and removing outwear, placing belongings in appropriate locations, tying shoes, etc.
Based on student needs, physically transfer students from the wheelchair to chair, wheelchair to floor, wheelchair to stander, stander to wheelchair, wheelchair to commode, etc., which require lifting.
Interact with students in cooperative play, smallgroup setting and overall support teacherdirected curriculum.
Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Offer assistance to students during time with related service provides (OT, PT, SLP).
Implement seizure action plan, as required.
Assist students with physical and mental disabilities with daily living activities.

Responsibilities - Resource Paraprofessional:

All duties outlined in Responsibilities in addition to the following:_
Serve as a resource for students by reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer/technology instruction, an