Paraprofessional

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

10d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide educational benefits for students. The role supports students in carrying out educational programs, behavioral programming, personal care, and safety needs in a school setting. The position is located at Little City Center for Education’s Main Campus in Palatine, Illinois, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The wage is $24.00 per hour. The Paraprofessional helps maintain a clean, organized learning environment and completes required Little City Foundation training. The employee must maintain American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification and be able to perform CPR and CPI. The school environment may have normal to loud noise levels and may involve exposure to bodily fluids, infectious substances, cleaning agents, and disinfectants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification must be maintained.
Ability to perform CPR and CPI.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
Ability to assist and lift up to 50 pounds, with varying assistance, on a recurring basis.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged sitting, walking, and standing; frequent grasping, lifting, holding, or feeling objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequent manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or a disability-related field.
Professional Educator License or Professional Educator License with Stipulations.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support to assigned students as directed by the teacher, resource team, or administrator.
Construct, modify, or adapt instructional materials, games, displays, and learning centers.
Help students use computers and supportive technology.
Supervise students completing educational activities outlined in their IEPs; observe and record data and maintain relevant records and files.
Implement behavioral programming as determined by the team.
Provide personal and safety assistance to students.
Communicate ideas and concerns with the lead teacher, site director, and team professionals.
Participate in meetings as required.
Assist with classroom transitions, mealtimes, toileting, and other critical daily activities.
Supervise students in classrooms and other settings, including the media room, cafeteria or multipurpose room, sensory room, gym, playground, and field trips.
Foster student independence and collaborate as a team member.
Help maintain a clean and organized learning environment; sanitize surfaces, equipment, and classroom toys.
Maintain American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete required Little City Foundation training, retraining, and other assigned training.
Perform other duties as assigned.