HS Special Education Paraprofessional - Walsh Academy - Niles 60714
Maryville
- Niles, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have current Paraprofessional designation in accordance with requirements specified on ISBE Form 73-95 (5/04).
- Bachelor's Degree preferred. A minimum of 60 college credit hours required for Paraprofessional designation.
- MUST POSESS A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVERS LICENSE
- And be able to obtain a School Bus Driver's Permit / Driver's license
- Instructional and assessment skills with a focus on the special education population
- Must be able to pass Faith's Law employment History Review
- Hourly pay $18 prorated over the school year.
- Hours - School day 7:30 am to 4:00 pm overtime hours available
- Assisting students in reviewing and completing assignments during class time;
- Implementing classroom procedures and reinforcing student's positive behavior;
- Administering tests orally to students in both resource and classroom settings;
- Reinforcing organizational and note taking skills;
- Grading materials for immediate feedback;
- Demonstrating use of the computer for drill and remediation as well as homework and classroom assignments;
- Demonstration and supervising use of the computer with IEP specified software programs that would support the completion of assignments for classes;
- Helping the student achieve his/her IEP goals;
- Implementing IEP accommodations as specified in individual IEP;
- Reviewing materials and providing immediate feedback, if specified in the IEP;
- Helping the student achieve his/her IEP goals by meeting benchmarks as scheduled;
- Helping organize and supervise off-campus and vocational programs for students;
- Actively participates and leads the classroom instruction in cooperation with certified staff;
- Actively mentors and facilitates classroom instruction delivered through cooperative work group model;
- Previewing instructional materials and developing instructional plans;
- Acting as a liaison to communicate student progress to students' parent/guardian;
- Offering suggestions to classroom teacher and case manager for appropriate accommodations and modifications of student IEP;
- Compiling data to be given to the case manager for writing a Behavior Intervention Plan;
- Participates and contributes to in-service trainings and staff development opportunities and providing input and suggestions for future topics and directions;
- Assisting and monitoring when student uses the restroom;
- Assisting and facilitating tutoring or one-on-one instructional time as required by student need;
- Assisting and or facilitating crisis management up to and including physical restraints when appropriate;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have current Paraprofessional designation in accordance with requirements specified on ISBE Form 73-95 (5/04).
- Bachelor's Degree preferred. A minimum of 60 college credit hours required for Paraprofessional designation.
- MUST POSESS A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE
- And be able to obtain a School Bus Driver's Permit / Driver's license
- Instructional and assessment skills with a focus on the special education population
- Must be able to pass Faith's Law employment History Review
- Hours - School day 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- with experience in crisis intervention and must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess a valid Illinois School Bus Driver's Permit / Driver's license;
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Walsh Academy students, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, support agencies, and a variety of internal as well as external consumers;
- Basic computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of Maryville Academy / Maryville Walsh Academy;
- Knowledge of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) eligibility, planning, instruction and service delivery processes;
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing work loads to meet deadlines;
- Skill in telephone etiquette.
- Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk and drive for extended periods; able to walk up and down stairs;
- Required to occasionally lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
- Must possess the ability to provide physical restraint for students threatening to harm themselves or others;
- Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above;
- Must participate in physical education activities with the students and, if necessary physically interact (intervene) with students.
- Work is performed during school and vocational program days and hours;
- Work is performed in and in association with the Maryville Walsh Academy, hospital, and residential programs/settings as well as in an administrative office setting;
- Duties involve contact with students who may be verbally and physically threatening, aggressive, and suicidal and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- PPO health insurance options
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- FSA and HSA
- 403(b)
- Paid sick days
- After one year of service, you will be eligible for long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.