Paraprofessional (1)

PARAPROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively observes assigned work hours.

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.

• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.

• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans.

• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.

• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.

• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed.

• Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.

• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events.

• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines.

• Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class.

• Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.

• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.
• Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals.

• Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment.

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required.

• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism. Additional school level responsibilities as assigned by Principal or his/her designee

CREDENTIALS
Most hold a Paraprofessional License in the State of Illinois
EDUCATION
Must meet educational requirements as related to certification