Paraprofessional

Lindop School District 92
Job Description

Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children and youth preferred
• Endorsements: Paraprofessional certification registered with ISBE required

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Hourly wage based on Lindop Support Staff Association, IEA-NEA 2021-2025 Contract, 100% Board paid Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) contribution, Contribution toward single health premium, sick days, personal days, and term life insurance coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively in team environment providing responsive instructional and behavior support to assigned student(s)
• Knowledge of positive behavior and intervention strategies to motivate students
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, parents and administration
• Assist student(s) with classroom activities under the direction of certified teacher
• Assists with instructional modifications recommended by planning team
• Assist with reading and math interventions
• Participates in appropriate staff development programs
• Assists teacher in duties related to the supervision of lunchroom, playground, and bus activities
• Assists with the behavioral management system under the direction of the teacher
• Assists with daily charting of academic and behavioral progress
• Assist students with dressing, undressing, feeding, toileting, and health needs, as necessary which may include bending, stooping, turning or lifting
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor/designee
• Is sensitive to the needs of students
• Prepares materials and/or works under the supervision of the teacher(s)
• Reinforces concepts and skills introduced by teacher(s)
• Performs routine clerical task
• Assists in maintaining an orderly and neat classroom
• Attends faculty and special meetings as specified by the principal and/or teacher(s)
• Follows building and classroom procedures established by the principal and teacher(s)
• Participates in professional development as directed by his/her supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the teacher(s) and/or principal

• Attachment(s):
• LINDOP SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION, IEA-NEA 2021-2025 - ARTICLE VIII - COMPENSATION.pdf