Paraprofessional

We are looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team and support teachers in the management and organization of a classroom. They will provide positive guidance for students, attending to their physical needs as well as academics and emotional wellbeing. They will also provide much-needed support during instruction time. If you enjoy interacting with students and supporting teachers and educators, we’d like to meet with you. Feel free to share your past experience along with your application. Paraprofessional responsibilities include providing staff support in an educational environment. Paraprofessionals will work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction on reading, writing, math, and other education related activities as assigned by teachers' directions. Ultimately, you will lead and supervise various developmentally appropriate events depending on the directed teacher's instructions. You should show flexibility, patience, and a genuine caring attitude towards students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times
• Utilize various techniques to be successful with managing student behavior
• Engage with children to enhance and encourage learning
• Assist the teacher in modifying materials to meet the specific needs of a child
• Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development
• Assist with other personal or physical care assistance
• Take necessary precautions to protect students
• Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Paraprofessional or similar role
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check
• Passionate, dedicated, and committed to teaching children
• Experience in helping teachers in a classroom environment desired
• Dependable and punctual
• Good understanding of the educational system
• Strong interpersonal and social attributes
• Have patience with children, including those with special needs
• Ability to stand, move around, and squat for long hours at a time
• Illinois Licensure is required