SPED Paraprofessional (EC)

Special Educaqtion Paraprofessional (EC/Elementary) 

Learning and behavioral objectives are achieved, which may include the following:

• Provide classroom assistance with students in reinforcing learning.
• Work positively with all students, including students with special needs.
• Follow behavioral management plans of the classroom teacher.
• Responsible for safety protocols as outlined in the School Emergency Operations Plan.
• Anticipate student needs and tutor individual and small groups of students.
• Support the general classroom learning activities in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Assist in the supervision of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities which will help improve the ability to work more effectively with students.
• Maintain records as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Be able to effectively communicate observations of students, when appropriate.
• Supervise students in the hallways, study hall, detention, cafeteria, and recess, as needed.
• Be respectful to others and courteous to teachers. Develop and maintain friendly and positive relationship with students.
• Comply promptly and cheerfully to request made by Building Administration.
• Observe all Board of Education policies, regulations, administrative rules, and procedures.
• Guard the confidentiality of all information placed in the charge of this office. Breach of this trust shall be grounds for dismissal
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by School Office Administration.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for a position as a teacher assistant, applicants MUST have Educator License with Stipulations (ELS): Endorsed as a Paraprofessional Educator. For those without the above, applicants must meet at least one of the four requirements:

• High school Diploma- Short Term Approval - 3 Year Paraprofessional License 
• Associate's degree or higher; or
• 60 semester hours of coursework.

Additional Qualifications:

• Be of good health and character.
• Be able to follow both written and oral directions.
• Be willing to work with and around adults and children.
• Be able to follow a set of work schedules, and procedures.
• Be willing to learn new skills, and follow directions.
• Experience working with children in a school environment, preferred.

For more information on this approval, please see the following website: http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/paraprofessional.htm. If you have questions about the approval, please contact the West 40 Intermediate Service Center at 708-449-4284.

Those with either a valid Illinois teaching or substitute certificate are exempt from obtaining the approval.

Terms of Employment:

School Calendar, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Salary and other benefits as established by the Board of Education

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should complete the on-line application. www.hillside93.org

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Per the Collective Bargaining Unit

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Education:

• High school or higher Required 

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)