Classroom Academic Support Paraprofessional Job Description
Title: Classroom Academic Support Paraprofessional
Reports to: Principal, supervising teacher(s)
Compensation: $18 per hour for Paraprofessional Certification (only)
$20 per hour for Substitute Teacher Certification
$22 per hour for Teacher Certification
Full Health Benefits
Job Summary:
The position of Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide) is a classified position limited to the annual student attendance days plus any professional development (training) days as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. The Paraprofessional is to assist in the learning process in assigned areas of the school day, to perform a variety of supportive tasks for students and instructional personnel and to perform related work as required.
Qualifications:
1. Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator’s License
or
2. Valid Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional License
or
3. Valid Illinois State Board of Education Substitute Teaching Certificate
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist students who are in General Education and Special Education in the learning process.
Provide supervision before, after school and during student lunch/recess periods.
Work with students individually or in small groups, as directed by the supervising teacher.
Provide support and input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs, and interests of the students.
Assist in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive, and orderly environment.
Assist the teacher in complying with IEP requirements and objectives.
Data collection.
Reinforce behavioral expectation as directed by the classroom teacher.
Manage discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
Supervision duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Perform the physical tasks necessary to monitor, supervise and physically assist students throughout the school day during a variety of instructional activities. Must be able to function effectively in an active, loud environment. Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment as circumstances require.
The paraprofessional position is a ten (10) month classified (at-will) position. The numbers of actual hours to be worked will include the actual number of schedule student-attendance hours plus any assigned extra duties and training/professional development hours.
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by an administrator.
