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Bremen High School District 228

Paraprofessional

Bremen High School District 228, Midlothian, Illinois, United States, 60445


Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

9/11/2024

Location:

District Schools

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BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

Midlothian, IL 60445

NOTICE OF POSITION

September 11, 2024

POSITION: Paraprofessional

STARTING DATE: TBD

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Hold proof of meeting state requirements for service as a State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional. * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:

1. Work Year: Ten-month work year.

2. Salary: Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.

APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:

https://www.bhsd228.com/jobs

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF THE POSITION:

Paraprofessional

LOCATION OF THE POSITION:

District Schools

REPORTS TO:

Transition Coordinator & Special Education Administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

Highly qualified: 60+ college credit hours or an ISBE teacher's aide certification.

Job coach experience and/or training preferred.

Valid Illinois driver's license.

Experience in a high school setting preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES:

* To assist in maintaining high quality services for staff, students, parents, and community members who utilize the services assigned to this position. * To assist immediate supervisor in carrying out the duties assigned to that position. * To strive for positive and collegial public relations with the staff, students, parents and community members. * To maintain confidentiality in all areas assigned to this position. * To assist administrative supervisors with paperwork and impedimenta so that they may devote maximum attention to the central problems of education and educational administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Possess the ability to speak clearly and be understood by others. * Possess the ability to write legibly. * Possess the ability and have received the training to effectively operate a computer, using a PC platform, at a level which would allow a candidate to pass a test administered for this position. * Possess the ability to demonstrate effective telephone skills and the ability to operate a modern phone system. * Demonstrate the ability to calmly address individuals using the services offered by the position. * Possess an acceptable attendance history in prior positions and demonstrate the ability to meet the daily attendance requirements of the designated position. * Possess a successful work history, supported by references, in a work setting similar to the position for which the candidate is applying. * Demonstrate the ability to practice confidentiality with sensitive information. * Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to assist in establishing a positive climate in the work environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Follow specific instructional strategies and plans to support student learning and independence. * Facilitates and supports learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.). * Learn essential job tasks required of students to assist learner on job training sites. * Demonstrate, monitor, and evaluate student tasks while on the job training site. * Participates in field training experiences to enhance learner independence. * Helps monitor the delivery of the Individual Education Plans (IEP) in order to accomplish program goals. * Participates in collection of assessment data and documentation. * Provides individual or small group activity, as prescribed by the supervising teacher. * Confers with professionals on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes and student/program needs. * Participates in staff development opportunities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month work year. Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 228 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER