Paraprofessional

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students. This role involves providing instructional support, implementing behavioral programming, offering personal and safety assistance, and fostering student independence within a classroom setting. The paraprofessional will work collaboratively as a member of a team to maintain a clean and organized learning environment and ensure student needs are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required
Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
Ability to perform CPR and CPI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, or disability related field
Professional Educator License/Professional Educator License with Stipulations.

Responsibilities

Provides instructional support to assigned students 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 as determined by team.
Provides personal and safety assistance to students.
Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with lead Teacher/Site Director, team/professional.
Actively participates in meetings as required.
Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes and toileting.
Supervises students as required in classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips.
Fosters student independence.
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 Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.