New Lenox School District 122
Paraprofessional
New Lenox School District 122, New Lenox, Illinois, United States, 60451
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 6/13/2024
Location: Haven Administration Center
Date Available: 08/19/2024
New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire paraprofessionals for the 2024/2025 school year.
To be hired in the District as a Parapro you must currently hold a valid PARA, STS, PEL and/or SUB license. Information is listed below on how to obtain your pararpro license. Contact the Will County ROE for more information. Paraprofessional A Paraprofessional (teacher's aide) is a paid instructional assistant supervised by a licensed teacher, called the ELS-PARA (educator license with stipulation- Paraprofessional)
Paraprofessionals play an essential role within school districts. Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, a paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways.
For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials. What is a Paraprofessional?
Requirements for the ELS-PARA Be at least 19 years of age to teach Pre-K- 12th grade. Age 18 may qualify with the same requirements but is only certified to serve Pre-K-8th grade. Show proof of one (1) of the following requirements:
Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or 60 semester hours of non-remedial coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test; or High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys tests Applied Mathematics/Applied Math - 4 Reading for Information or Workplace Documents - 4
At this time, $100 plus processing fee to apply and $30 plus processing fee to register
***Refer to?Educator License with Stipulations Endorsement Requirements ***
The following websites contain information on the Paraprofessional test options: ACT WorkKeys - Information for ACT WorkKeys testing offered by?Joliet Junior College. Educational Testing Service ETS
How to Apply for the Paraprofessional License
Create an ELIS account How to create an ELIS account Apply for the Paraprofessional License How to apply for the Paraprofessional license Submit required documentation to Yola Bzdyk at ybzdyk@willroe.org
How to Submit Required Documentation We accept official transcripts from regionally accredited college/universities by email or postal mail.
A paper transcript is considered official if it is still sealed in the envelope as prepared by the college Registrar. Electronic transcripts are acceptable if they are addressed to the ROE and sent directly from the registrar or the registrar company. Yola Bzdyk at?ybzdyk@willroe.org The ELS-PARA application instructs individuals to send official transcripts directly to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Be aware that official transcripts can also be submitted to the ROE. We cannot accept copies of physical transcripts or forwarded electronic copies through email. Official transcripts already on file in ELIS do not need to be re-submitted. Please contact Dinora Ruiz Jr. to verify.
If submitting test results, they can be submitted by mail, or email to Dinora Ruiz Jr.
Official?Educational Testing Service (ETS) Score Report or Official?ACT WorkKeys Score Report
Copies of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency are not required to be submitted officially. But must be sent in PDF format.
My certificate was issued! What next?
Once the license has been issued, log into your ELIS account and register in Will County and/or any county within Illinois that you will be serving. ($30 for the first county selected. Additional fee per each county added).
How to register license
Do I receive an official certificate?
The only license verification individuals can print is a screenshot of the Credential page of the Educator Licensure Information System(ELIS) account. ISBE no longer issues printable certificates.
Do I need to hold a PARA certificate if I am licensed with ISBE in another area?
If you hold the following licenses you may work as a PARA without the (ELS) PARA certificate Substitute license Professional Educator License (PEL) An Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with any of the following endorsements:
Provisional educator (any grade level or subject); Provisional alternative educator (any grade level or subject); Transitional bilingual educator; Career and technical educator (not, however, provisional career and technical educator); Visiting international educator (any grade level or subject); Resident teacher (any grade level or subject); Short-Term Substitute License Paraprofessional educator
*Short-term PARA License*
ISBE has issued a short-term approval for the PARA certificate for those currently working toward a full PARA certification. It is valid for 3 years and non-renewable.
Requirements: 19 yrs. of age High School diploma or equivalency
***While working on the approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license.
How to apply for the Short-term Paraprofessional
***Please be aware that, for various reasons, some school districts may go above the state and not accepts the Short-term Para approval certificate***
Job Description:
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Report To: Principal (s), Special Education Teacher, Director/Assistant Director of Special Education
Benefits : *Will be prorated based on date of hire
Starting Salary
$15.00-$16.00 Per Hour
($18,630/$19,872)
*Experience may impact starting rate
Total Work Days
184 (Including Paid Holidays)
Hours
6.75 Hrs. Per Day with a 30 minute non-paid lunch total 7.25 Hrs.
Paid Holidays
9
Sick/Personal Days
10 sick days
Condolence Leave
3-5 Days
Disability
Yes
IMRF
District Pays 10.2%
Employee Pays 4.5%
Medical/Vision/Dental
District Pays 85% of Premium
Life Insurance
$50,000
Yearly Increase-July 1
Based on Teacher's Contract
Summary: To assist certified professional staff with students in all education environments to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Qualifications: Hold a Paraprofessional License. Present evidence of a physical exam to determine"fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check. Participation in de-escalation technique training and any additional training as required by the district. Ability to understand, apply, and use computers and software applications. Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal forms. Ability to travel between schools, or between schools and district office. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Physical Demands: Regularly required to bend, reach with hands and arms, sit on a chair, sit on the ground with students, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, walk, and navigate stairs. Be capable of physically assisting students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.). Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to verbally communicate and the ability to hear effectively. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists students in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize learning, achievement, and inclusion. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills. Works with students individually, in small groups, or whole groups to reinforce and re-teach learning. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom activities and assessments. Assists with record-keeping procedures. Assists with classroom management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch program, bus duty, playground duty, hallway supervision, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Prepares education materials as needed. Assists students with activities such as daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities (toileting, feeding, maneuvering, hygiene, etc). Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students,employees, and others. Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students. Perform any other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
Date Posted: 6/13/2024
Location: Haven Administration Center
Date Available: 08/19/2024
New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire paraprofessionals for the 2024/2025 school year.
To be hired in the District as a Parapro you must currently hold a valid PARA, STS, PEL and/or SUB license. Information is listed below on how to obtain your pararpro license. Contact the Will County ROE for more information. Paraprofessional A Paraprofessional (teacher's aide) is a paid instructional assistant supervised by a licensed teacher, called the ELS-PARA (educator license with stipulation- Paraprofessional)
Paraprofessionals play an essential role within school districts. Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, a paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways.
For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials. What is a Paraprofessional?
Requirements for the ELS-PARA Be at least 19 years of age to teach Pre-K- 12th grade. Age 18 may qualify with the same requirements but is only certified to serve Pre-K-8th grade. Show proof of one (1) of the following requirements:
Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or 60 semester hours of non-remedial coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test; or High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys tests Applied Mathematics/Applied Math - 4 Reading for Information or Workplace Documents - 4
At this time, $100 plus processing fee to apply and $30 plus processing fee to register
***Refer to?Educator License with Stipulations Endorsement Requirements ***
The following websites contain information on the Paraprofessional test options: ACT WorkKeys - Information for ACT WorkKeys testing offered by?Joliet Junior College. Educational Testing Service ETS
How to Apply for the Paraprofessional License
Create an ELIS account How to create an ELIS account Apply for the Paraprofessional License How to apply for the Paraprofessional license Submit required documentation to Yola Bzdyk at ybzdyk@willroe.org
How to Submit Required Documentation We accept official transcripts from regionally accredited college/universities by email or postal mail.
A paper transcript is considered official if it is still sealed in the envelope as prepared by the college Registrar. Electronic transcripts are acceptable if they are addressed to the ROE and sent directly from the registrar or the registrar company. Yola Bzdyk at?ybzdyk@willroe.org The ELS-PARA application instructs individuals to send official transcripts directly to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Be aware that official transcripts can also be submitted to the ROE. We cannot accept copies of physical transcripts or forwarded electronic copies through email. Official transcripts already on file in ELIS do not need to be re-submitted. Please contact Dinora Ruiz Jr. to verify.
If submitting test results, they can be submitted by mail, or email to Dinora Ruiz Jr.
Official?Educational Testing Service (ETS) Score Report or Official?ACT WorkKeys Score Report
Copies of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency are not required to be submitted officially. But must be sent in PDF format.
My certificate was issued! What next?
Once the license has been issued, log into your ELIS account and register in Will County and/or any county within Illinois that you will be serving. ($30 for the first county selected. Additional fee per each county added).
How to register license
Do I receive an official certificate?
The only license verification individuals can print is a screenshot of the Credential page of the Educator Licensure Information System(ELIS) account. ISBE no longer issues printable certificates.
Do I need to hold a PARA certificate if I am licensed with ISBE in another area?
If you hold the following licenses you may work as a PARA without the (ELS) PARA certificate Substitute license Professional Educator License (PEL) An Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with any of the following endorsements:
Provisional educator (any grade level or subject); Provisional alternative educator (any grade level or subject); Transitional bilingual educator; Career and technical educator (not, however, provisional career and technical educator); Visiting international educator (any grade level or subject); Resident teacher (any grade level or subject); Short-Term Substitute License Paraprofessional educator
*Short-term PARA License*
ISBE has issued a short-term approval for the PARA certificate for those currently working toward a full PARA certification. It is valid for 3 years and non-renewable.
Requirements: 19 yrs. of age High School diploma or equivalency
***While working on the approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license.
How to apply for the Short-term Paraprofessional
***Please be aware that, for various reasons, some school districts may go above the state and not accepts the Short-term Para approval certificate***
Job Description:
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Report To: Principal (s), Special Education Teacher, Director/Assistant Director of Special Education
Benefits : *Will be prorated based on date of hire
Starting Salary
$15.00-$16.00 Per Hour
($18,630/$19,872)
*Experience may impact starting rate
Total Work Days
184 (Including Paid Holidays)
Hours
6.75 Hrs. Per Day with a 30 minute non-paid lunch total 7.25 Hrs.
Paid Holidays
9
Sick/Personal Days
10 sick days
Condolence Leave
3-5 Days
Disability
Yes
IMRF
District Pays 10.2%
Employee Pays 4.5%
Medical/Vision/Dental
District Pays 85% of Premium
Life Insurance
$50,000
Yearly Increase-July 1
Based on Teacher's Contract
Summary: To assist certified professional staff with students in all education environments to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Qualifications: Hold a Paraprofessional License. Present evidence of a physical exam to determine"fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check. Participation in de-escalation technique training and any additional training as required by the district. Ability to understand, apply, and use computers and software applications. Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal forms. Ability to travel between schools, or between schools and district office. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Physical Demands: Regularly required to bend, reach with hands and arms, sit on a chair, sit on the ground with students, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, walk, and navigate stairs. Be capable of physically assisting students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.). Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to verbally communicate and the ability to hear effectively. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists students in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize learning, achievement, and inclusion. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills. Works with students individually, in small groups, or whole groups to reinforce and re-teach learning. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom activities and assessments. Assists with record-keeping procedures. Assists with classroom management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch program, bus duty, playground duty, hallway supervision, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Prepares education materials as needed. Assists students with activities such as daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities (toileting, feeding, maneuvering, hygiene, etc). Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students,employees, and others. Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students. Perform any other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.