Floater Paraprofessional

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

2d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students in both the THRIVE and moderate programs. This role will move between classrooms on a regular basis to provide students with necessary supports while at school.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required, and Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Upon acceptance, must be able to pass nonviolent crisis intervention classes as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, or disability related field and Paraprofessional Educator License, or Professional Educator License/Professional Educator License with Stipulations.
Experience required in working with individuals who engage in challenging behaviors, including but not limited to, physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and property destruction.

Responsibilities

Provides instructional support to assigned students in both the THRIVE and moderate programs to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator.
Constructs/ modifies/adapts instructional materials/games/displays/learning centers.
Works with students to operate computer and supportive technology.
Supervises the student’s completion of educational activities as outlined in the IEP, observes and records data.
Maintains records and files relevant to assignment- anecdotal notes, written observations, accurate education folders.
Implements behavioral programming in both the THRIVE and moderate programs as determined by team.
Must efficiently track individual student data throughout the school day both electronically and by hand (pen/pencil).
Provides personal and safety assistance to students in both the THRIVE and moderate programs.
Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with Assistant Principal and assigned teacher.
Actively participates in meetings as required.
Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes, and toileting.
Supervises students as required from both the THRIVE and moderate programs classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips.
Fosters student independence.
Demonstrates the ability to use techniques and strategies taught and trained during times of student crisis.
Promoting active engagement throughout the class day.
Works collaboratively as a member of the team
Performs other duties as assigned.
Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
Sanitize all surfaces, equipment, and classroom toys.
Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Must complete and pass RBT training assigned by Little City.