High School Paraeducator Needed

Classroom Assistant
Essential Function: Classroom assistants will be responsible for implementing educational programs, behavior intervention plans, teaching daily life skills, shadowing students in small group settings. A classroom assistant is dedicated in facilitating individualized student goals in the school while simultaneously decreasing maladaptive and dependent behaviors. Position exercises discretion and within well-defined guidelines, practices, procedures and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Monitor and track student behavior as specified on their individualized education program and behavior intervention plans
Assist in implementation of Professional Crisis Management
Provide assistance with and create individualized program materials
Assist with group educational activities that include student IEP's
Conferring and planning with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation
Assist the teacher with implementation of daily lesson plans
Employ verbal and physical intervention techniques approved by TBS when students become a danger to themselves or others
Preparation of the classroom environment for learning activities
Assisting students with physical needs (toileting, eating…)
Working with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP/accommodations & modifications
Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills
Perform other activities as assigned by classroom supervisors and school administrators
Must adhere to school rules and regulations and follow department policies and procedures
Qualifications:

Minimum of a high school diploma and Paraprofessional License
Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, speech or related field preferred
Illinois State Board Education Substitute Teacher License preferred
Experience in educating children with autism or related disorders preferred