Elementary School Paraprofessional

Regeneration Schools•Chicago, IL

About The Position

ReGeneration Schools is seeking an experienced, full-time Paraprofessional to work closely with the general education and special education school team. The Paraprofessional will supervise and support a student in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), helping the student develop their full potential while systematically increasing socially appropriate behavior. ReGeneration Schools is a charter program founded in 2016, with seven schools in Illinois and Ohio. Its mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and character development. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Requirements

Believe that low-income students can become college- and career-ready.
Maintain high expectations for personal and team performance.
Be flexible when priorities and conditions change.
Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
Have 1–5 years of paraprofessional experience in an urban setting.
Hold a valid Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); required.
Have an associate degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours of college credit or university coursework.

Responsibilities

Closely monitor student behavior as indicated in the student’s IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Provide individualized instruction under the direction of the Special Education teacher, assessing and identifying student needs on a one-to-one basis.
Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
Support the classroom teacher through prompting, redirection, and modeling to help the student access school curriculum activities.
Model and encourage appropriate student behavior, including grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity.
Assist with collecting behavioral and academic data as directed by the teacher or school team.
Collaborate with other paraprofessionals to facilitate positive interactions between the student and the staff responsible for the student’s education.
Work with the grade-level chair and school team to evaluate and improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills.
Participate in mandatory professional development and CPI training.
Perform other duties as assigned.