Paraprofessional

Description Paraprofessionals assist classroom teachers in instructing designated special education students, monitoring student progress, and enforcing the general rules and regulations of the school. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting elementary school students' academic, social, and emotional development.

A passion for working with children and helping them succeed is essential.

Requirements

Administrative Responsibilities Communicates and coordinates with case manager, special education teacher, and special education families Accompanies students to assemblies, monitors behaviors, and sits with group Supervises students and never leaves students unattended Teaching Responsibilities Provides appropriate test-taking accommodations such as reading questions orally or lengthening time allowed Keeps record of student academic and/or behavior performance Supports special education student(s) in general education classroom by assisting with academic needs Assists general education teachers by adapting curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities Attends parent teacher conferences with general education teacher to discuss student progress Professional Responsibilities Dresses appropriately and professionally Maintains accountability for ALL policies/procedures in the teacher's handbook Attends all faculty meetings and other designated meetings Demonstrates professional advancement annually through professional reading, seminars, workshops, classes, etc.

Attends Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and other mandatory school events Turns in forms and documents on time Enforces the rules, regulations and consequence continuum of the school Consistently implements and monitors behavior Monitors, collects, and records data as needed Must have a paraprofessional license as required by ISBE