PARAPROFESSIONAL  JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE: 
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement. 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Effectively observes assigned work hours.
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes. 
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans. 
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher. 
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed.
• Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders.
  Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines.
• Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class.
• Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required.
  Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. 
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.
  Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals. 
• Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required.
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism. Additional school level responsibilities as assigned by Principal or his/her designee 

CREDENTIALS 
Most hold a Paraprofessional License in the State of Illinois

EDUCATION 
Must meet educational requirements as related to certification