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Form of workMUST have a paraprofessional license for the State of Illinois.
Location: Chicago - 60620
Pay rate: $18-$22 (depending on experience)
Weekly pay via direct deposit.
Start/End Time: 7:50am-3:35pm M-F
Start/End Date: ASAP- June 4, 2024 with a possible extension
1:1 or general classroom paraprofessional: 1:1 Shared paraprofessional for two ninth grade boys and a para proctor which would entail being the proctor for an elective class that is held online. Students would be working on the computer to complete a Spanish course and the para would supervise.
The School Aide is an individual who works with studentsrequiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision ofthe special education department and/or supervising designee. The School Aide may also provide supportservices to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeuticcare needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, socialworker or other health care professional.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
- Follows through withIEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, andmanaging behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroomaide
- Facilitates teacher-directed learning activities includinglesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games,and work assistance
- Assists students when included in general education classes
- Communicates pertinent information to teachers
- Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, alongwith community experiences
- Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regardingall matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/orclassroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervisingteacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)
- Assists with activities of prescribed programs includingthose written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP
- Assists students in the development of independent skillsthrough self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding andpersonal hygiene
- May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques atthe direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA,Psychologist, etc.)
- Assists teacher with clerical duties including makingstimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparingmaterials, and assignment scoring
- Assists with transfers and ambulation
- Appropriately reports changes in client status or asdirected by IHP/IEP
Minimum Requirements:
- Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
- Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
