Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional at Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest Group summary:

Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers by providing small-group and one-on-one instructional support, monitoring student behavior and safety, and supporting students with special needs. The role includes clerical tasks like record keeping, scheduling, duplicating, and operating instructional/office equipment, plus establishing cooperative relationships with students, parents, and staff. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma (ELIS required), background/TB clearances, with preferred college credits or an associate degree and experience in school settings.

The position covers North DuPage School districts

Paraprofessional:

Under supervision and direction of the classroom teacher(s), to assist in the supervision and intensified learning instruction of 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 or 1:1 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, bathrooming, 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: Minimum High School Diploma required. Must have ELIS per Chicago's requirement
• Clearances: Background Check Clearance and TB Clearance.
• Other : Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred Qualifications: Complete at least 48 hours of college credits or obtain an Associate's degree (documented by a certified transcript). Experience working with students with disabilities or in a school setting.

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• Techniques used in behavior modification 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.

We Offer:

• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment

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

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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Keywords:

paraprofessional, teacher aide, instructional assistant, special education support, classroom supervision, student behavior monitoring, clerical school duties, small group instruction, record keeping, educational support staff