Require 5 (Part-time) Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional (Pre-K) in Illinois

Job title: 5 (Part-time) Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional (Pre-K)
Company: Cary School District 26
Job description: Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a .5 (Part-time) Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and is aware of cultural differences
• Provide additional practice, explanation and reinforcement of concepts presented by the teacher in either English or the native language
• Communicate with teachers, staff, related services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students? social interaction with teacher and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period ? indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs- this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student?s IEP goals/ medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff utilizing strategies to modify intervention materials as directed
• Implement behavioral plan and procedures as needed
• Work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff member
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/ modifications during test administration
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments as directed by staff
• Provide support directly related to students needs and needs of families (i.e. phone calls, notes, translation) as directed by staff
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• CPI Certification required and will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• If employed in a TBE/Dual Language Program, must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in native language
• Valid Paraprofessional License
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.

Definition of toileting: Due to a child?s disability or medical condition, the paraprofessional must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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