To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing 1:1 or small group instruction for students with autism, developmental, and cognitive delays.
General Duties:
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
- Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
- Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
- Completes paperwork and documentation as assigned including daily data tracking and behavior tracking.
- Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
- Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
- Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines.
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
- Participates in in-service training days as scheduled.
- Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
- ISBE and/ or NCLB Paraprofessional Certification or Type 39 Certification.
- First Aide/ CPR Certified.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Federal background check clearance
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, explain, giving dates:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Experience working with students: 1 year (Preferred)
- with students in a therapeutic setting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paraprofessional Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
