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Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for Kindergarten Paraprofessionals to work in a school setting in Chicago, IL. Candidates must have the willingness and ability to perform the following tasks. Appropriate training and supervision will be provided by special education personnel.
Pay Rate: $20-22/hr
Benefits: Healthcare, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance
Job Duties:
Pay Rate: $20-22/hr
Benefits: Healthcare, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance
Job Duties:
- Assist the teacher in implementing the special education instructional program under the teacher’s direct or indirect supervision.
- Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Make and gather materials and resources for special education instruction.
- Monitor student activities as assigned (i.e., in classroom, on playground, on bus).
- Follow teacher(s) directions to provide a consistent discipline program for students.
- Observe, monitor and records student behavior.
- Keep the instructional staff (VO, O&M, and others) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Use the following equipment, but not limited to: computer, printer, copy machine and assistive technology.
- Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
- Understand and apply safety-related precautions as outlined in SDS (safety data sheets).
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the designated supervisor(s), including special education teacher, therapists, building administrator and director of special education.
- Possess high school diploma or equivalent (a copy will need to be provided)
- AA Degree OR 60 credit hours OR Parapro Certification.
- Work with students on a one-to-one basis including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional and/or physical disabilities.
- Work in a timely and efficient manner.
- Relate to public, staff and students in a positive manner.
- Ability to use word processing on MAC/PC computer.
- Prefer experience in working with children with disabilities.
- Possess or able to obtain current First Aid and CPR cards.
- Lift, position and transfer students safely lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Perform the duties required of the position including confidentiality, personal organization and timely submission of all paperwork.
