Paraprofessional

About the role

To assist the classroom teacher or case manager in maintaining and delivering appropriate classroom activities in an environment that allows students to learn effectively.

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Implement and record data according to the students' IEPs.
• Track and record student behavioral data.
• Teach everyday social skills to the children in the assigned classroom.
• Support students with inclusion activities.
• Help students with organizational tasks.
• Care for the medical needs of the students as necessary.
• Establish purposeful relationships with the students.
• Help students become more independent.
• Work to maintain the personal care of the students in the assigned classroom.
• Assist students with daily living tasks.
• Assist students with various types of communication activities.
• Help students complete their classroom assignments.
• Serve as a student advocate.
• Identify students needing social work assistance and/or consultation.
• Manage student behavior under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Participate in crisis intervention activities.
• Prepare students for transition from the high school setting.
• Accompany students to/from class.
• Supervise students during the instructional day.
• Prepare documentation for IEP goals and progress reports.
• Engage with students on a one-on-one basis.
• Set up and put away classroom equipment and materials.
• Maintain communication with students' parents.
• Ensure classroom safety.
• Complete paperwork for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Coordinate and schedule test and quiz accommodations.
• Coordinate re-evaluation dates and annual review dates.
• Follow the directives of the classroom teacher or case manager.
• Perform supervision duties before and after school.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and student information.
• Comply with all applicable laws and OTHS policies.

Qualifications

• Meet ISBE requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Be highly dependable with regular work attendance and punctuality.
• Work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Possess personal fitness sufficient for participation in required tasks.
• Previous medical experience/knowledge is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Licence fee assistance.
• Paid time-off.
• Eligible for participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Pay

$18.25 per hour, starting pay as determined by the Agreement between the Board of Education OTHS District No. 203 and OFT Local 3939 Paraprofessional Council.

Schedule

This position is a 9-months, 7.5 hr/day position.