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