Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (4 positions)

Paraprofessional

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Position/Role Summary: A Paraprofessional supports a certified teacher and/or related service personnel in various tasks and assists with instruction, daily living skills and other types of activities that focus on fostering student independence. Students range in ages and have disabilities that entitle them to special education services.

Qualifications: Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification from the Illinois State Board of Education

Evaluation/Evaluator: Director of Student Services or other deemed administrator

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists students with the implementation of the instructional program under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Provide individual remedial or enrichment support to students under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists with large group instruction as directed by the certified staff member.
• Supports students with daily living skills such as feeding by mouth, tube feeding, changing, brushing teeth, etc.
• Lifts and transports students, as needed. No weight restrictions. No mobility restrictions. The ability to be agile in the following areas (running, climbing, jumping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• Assists with toileting needs of students, if appropriate.
• Assists with the supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Implements the classroom's behavior management program as well as individual student's behavior plans.
• Assists students during crisis situations utilizing appropriate Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques.
• Supports students during inclusionary opportunities in a general education setting.
• Communicates learning and behavioral difficulties encountered by students to the teacher.
• Serves as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher or paraprofessional.
• Assist the teacher in classroom clerical duties such as copying, filing, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings (as appropriate) and in-service training programs.
• Works with the principal, teachers and other building staff to foster a positive and efficient school atmosphere.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Observes and follows all Cooperative policies and procedures.

Salary: Please refer to the Park View Council of Teachers Contract for the salary schedule.

Benefits: Medical insurance (PPO w/HRA & HMO options) Dental insurance Vision insurance 14 Sick days 4 Personal days 5 Bereavement days Flexible spending 403(b) / 457(b) options Employee Assistance Program

MGSD 70 is an equal opportunity employer