Paraprofessional

ParaprofessionalStarting Salary (2026-27 School Year): $22.50 per hourEVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLDistrict #2021600 Dodge AvenueEvanston, IL 60204 ParaprofessionalReports To: Special Education Department ChairPurpose StatementWork involves providing support to classroom instruction through supervision, care and instruction of students with disabilities in the general education and/or special education classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.Minimum Experience And EducationMinimum of sixty (60) hours of college educationPossess an Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Para), Substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License requiredTargeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area preferredExperience with students with disabilities in both a general education and special education classroom setting preferredSkill Requirements/Qualifications/KnowledgeAbility to work cooperatively and in conjunction with assigned teacher, case manager and administrators to provide academic and social-emotional/personal support to students in the classroom as neededAbility to follow administrative, teacher, counselor, school healthcare specialist and occupational and physical therapist directives regarding the physical needs of studentsAbility to assist teachers with classroom instruction and tutoringKnowledge of needs of students in special educationExcellent organizational and management skills; ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines and/or under changing job conditionsExcellent problem solving skills, ability to take initiative, exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned dutiesExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond to faculty, staff, students and the public with respect and tactAbility to maintain confidentialityAdhere to district and school policies, rules and regulationsDemonstrate punctuality, good attendance and strong work ethicsOther duties as assignedEssential Job FunctionsThis position monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. classroom, job sites, rest rooms, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Under the supervision of assigned teachers or coordinators, this position provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, vocational skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing individual plans; and ensuring student success in school.This position administers tests, classwork, make-up work in support of students in the classroom. This assignment can include assisting students who are medically fragile or have a physical disability in matters of personal hygiene. This staff person attends all in-service presentations and department meetings for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. The position maintains instructional materials and performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school day.Paraprofessional assignments may change based on program and student need. Changes may occur daily, weekly or yearly.Term Of Employment: 10 MonthWork EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.ETHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or handicap