Resource Paraprofessional

Position Summary

The role of the paraprofessional is to provide academic and social support for the student and/or the classroom support so as to increase the level of access to curriculum for students in Yorkville CUSD 115. In order to have improved academic outcomes, the paraprofessional will need to demonstrate effective collaboration skills with other school personnel, work effectively in the implementation and monitoring of specific interventions, provide additional support for small groups or individual students and facilitate meaningful communication between key stakeholders for each student.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implemented as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students' needs.
• Check and maintain appropriate student related equipment necessary after receiving appropriate specialized training.
• Complete paperwork and data tracking duties and responsibilities necessary to assist the educational team.
• Communicate concerns demonstrated so that effective planning and preparation can be conducted through the team process.
• Predict challenges and communicate concerns to professional team members.
• Provide direct instructional and academic support to students in the classroom and throughout the academic day as determined by the educational team.
• Assist students in daily activities such as lifting into chairs, positioning students, feeding, and using the washroom appropriately (including changing, assisting with personal hygiene, etc.).
• Implement special tools/programs following training to assist students with varied needs/diagnoses.
• Assist teacher with maintaining an inclusive, learning-centered environment and experiences.
• Assist and monitor student use of assistive technology.
• Assist students in accessing the instructional aspects by providing assistance with organization, accommodations, and modification as indicated through communication with the case-manager or through documentation regarding student needs.
• Establish a positive rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Consult or meet with teachers or other professionals utilizing appropriate channels by engaging in positive solutions in finding steps to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks.
• Provide and communicate information in a timely manner about students or possible concerns impacting elements of students or students' assignments/equipment/materials.
• Refer questions from families to appropriate school personnel.
• Model appropriate hygiene, appearance, social interactions expected within a school environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in professional responsibilities so as to address student and building classroom needs as evidenced by effective listening and openness to learning and adopting new behaviors.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certification

Pay

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50

This is a 10 month position. Reports To: Building Principal, Associate Principal of Student Services, Educational Services Department Chair, and the Classroom Teacher.