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