Substitute School Paraprofessional

ParaprofessionalAttend to the care and supervision of an assigned group of students or one individual student throughout the school day in accordance with the student's learning needs by performing duties including, but not limited to assisting with instructional, physical, social/emotional/behavioral needs with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.Minimum Qualifications:Valid Educator License with Stipulations (ELS); endorsed as a Paraprofessional Educator from the Illinois State Board of EducationWork well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detailAble to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingFriendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members, and office business mattersWork well with othersComputer skills necessary, including Microsoft Office and/or Google SuiteAdept at learning and using other related software and web-based programsAccountable to:Supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant PrincipalEvaluation:Per the Board of Education's policy on the evaluation of Educational Support PersonnelEssential Job Functions:Assist in the implementation of the curriculum in accordance with a student's Individual Education Plan or language needs under the direction of the supervising teacherMaintain data records as directed by the classroom or supervising teacherModify the learning environment to accommodate the unique needs of the students assignedCommunicate to the supervising teacher any changes observed in the student's behavior or response to specific stimuli or situationsAssist the students in health-related or hygienic procedures to maintain a safe and caring environment conducive to the learning needs of the studentsAdapt classroom activities to support the successful inclusion of the student in regular school programs under the guidance of the supervising teacher and general education teacherKeep in confidence all records of the school officeAttend building level faculty meetings as requiredPerform additional duties as assignedRequirements:Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walkingHave the ability to travel between job sitesMust be able to lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furnitureMust be able to supervise students in all types of weatherMeet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staffCertification in CPI, if assigned to special educationWorking Conditions:Includes extremes of temperature and humidityHazards include stairs and communicable diseasesSubstitute positions are not eligible for benefits.