Start Date:

Immediate Terms of Employment:

Responsible to: Assistant Principal or designee

Location:

Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned

Calendar:

177 Day / School-Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)

Daily Schedule:

Daily schedule varies between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Level:

Paraprofessional Level 2

Hours Per Day:

7.5 hours per day which includes a 15-min paid break

Unpaid Meal Break:

30 minutes

Hourly Rate:

$18.00

Benefits:

Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required

Minimum Qualification:

High School diploma or equivalent Illinois Paraprofessional License is required Must be fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading, and Writing 30 college hours preferred Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Computer experience preferred Responsibilities /

Duties:

Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices. Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students. Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. Assisting teachers/classroom with student behaviors and academics Provide language support for students assigned to English Learner Team. Assisting classroom teachers with accommodated materials. Assist in the translation of documents when asked. Work individually with students during approved time. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Paraprofessional Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person