Paraprofessional

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Distinctive Schools Paraprofessional advocates for the needs of a diverse learning population and supports teachers in meeting students’ academic and social-emotional needs. Under the supervision of the school-based leadership team, and in collaboration with special education and general education teachers, the paraprofessional supports individual students in areas that may include academics, functional performance, or physical assistance. The role also supports a positive, inclusive, equitable, and safe learning environment and helps students work toward their learning goals.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe that all students can learn and achieve.
Celebrate student milestones, accomplishments, and progress toward goals.
Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, equitable, and safe learning environment.
Foster belonging through positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
Support the mission of the school and network.
Deliver academic, behavioral, and functional skills instruction to assigned students in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
Prepare classroom materials and resources that support students’ learning goals.
Carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, using methods, materials, and modifications designed by the special education teacher and support personnel.
Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for assigned students as required.
Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to plan instruction for individual students.
Maintain clear, professional communication among families, students, and teachers.
Assist with maintaining records of student needs, instructional programs, and student progress; prepare forms and organize and maintain files.
Collect data to measure assigned students’ growth using a variety of evidence-based measures.
Assist students with toileting and feeding.
Assist with lifting or transferring students.
Participate in ongoing professional development to improve the ability to serve assigned students.
Attend and participate in campus and network/regional meetings and professional learning opportunities.