Paraprofessional (Chicago)

DEFINITION
Under supervision and direction of the classroom teacher(s), to assist in the supervision and intensified learning instruction of kindergarten students in assigned areas of study and to perform classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities
Student:

• Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity.
• Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
• Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bath rooming, fine motor skills)
• Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications
• Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed
• Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct
• Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).

Clerical:

• Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating
• Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records,
  provide materials, and prepare reports.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the
  course of work
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district
  administrator(s).

Paraprofessional Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required .
• Clearances: DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required .
• Other : Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
• Techniques used in controlling and motivating students
• English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
• Routine record keeping
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Specific subject area content as required in job assignment

Physical Demands:

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.