Paraprofessional

Regeneration Schools•Chicago, IL

7d•$40,000 - $49,000

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 a student in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), support the student’s development, and systematically increase socially appropriate behavior. ReGeneration Schools is a charter program founded in 2016, with seven schools in Illinois and Ohio. Its mission is to provide all children 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. ReGeneration Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the listed protected grounds.

Requirements

1–5 years of paraprofessional experience in an urban setting.
A valid Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is required.
An associate degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours of college or university credit.
Belief that low-income students can become college- and career-ready.
High expectations for personal and team performance.
Flexibility in response to changing priorities and conditions.
Initiative and creativity.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
Mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.

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 the student’s needs on a one-to-one basis.
Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
Support the classroom teacher with 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 staff responsible for the student’s education.
Work with the grade-level chair and school team to continually evaluate and improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills.
Participate in mandatory professional development and CPI training.
Perform other duties as assigned.