SOUTHWEST COOK COUNTY COOPERATIVE
ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Paraeducator
REPORTS
TO:
Professional Teacher/Therapist, Program Supervisor
SUPERVISES:
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly Qualified:
60+ college credit hours - or
High School Diploma and documented Successful Completion of
Work Keys or Parapro Proficiency Tests - or
30 college credit hours
and
ISBE teacher's aide certificate
Experience working with children
Valid Illinois
drivers license
Certification in CPR
(preferred)
State Board approval
completed or pending
EVALUATION:
Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with Cooperative
guidelines
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the
Board of Directors of SWCCCASE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional
·
Assists in the organization
of assignments and adaptations of materials
·
Follows specific
instructional strategies and plans to support student learning
and independence
·
Provides individual or
small group instruction, as prescribed
·
Communicates in an
effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners and
visitors
·
Assists professional in
various aspects of implementing
instructional/thematic/therapeutic plans
·
Facilitates and supports
learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education
classes, community based activities, work experience sites,
etc.)
·
Participates in collection
of assessment data and documentation
·
Confers with professional
on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes
and student/program needs
·
Supports learners during
transitions between classes and activities
·
Assists students with
bathroom/hygiene needs
·
Assists students on/off the
bus
·
Assists with playground
duties
Classroom
Management
·
Creates and arranges
classroom décor to reflect instructional outcomes
·
Assists with daily tasks
and record-keeping related to student attendance forms, clerical
needs, files, inventory, supplies, etc.
·
Maintains a neat and
orderly learning and work environment
·
Facilitates learner use of
computers, augmentative systems and various equipment for
instructional purposes
Staff Roles
·
Maintains a high level of
confidentiality with respect to work-related and student
information
·
Demonstrates initiative and
continual assessment of personal effectiveness
·
Conforms to specific
guidelines of assigned program
·
Performs specialized
functions, requiring certification or additional training,
required by a specific program or student (e.g. catheterization,
positioning, lifting, physical restraint, feeding)
·
Participates in staff
development opportunities
·
Demonstrates knowledge of
first aid and health related/emergency procedures
·
Demonstrates
professionalism
·
Follows procedures and
policies established by the Cooperative
Professionalism
·
Follows policies and
procedures of SWCCCASE
·
Demonstrates
professionalism while setting examples for students
·
Demonstrates continual assessment
of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to
feedback
·
Actively participates in the
evaluation process
·
Demonstrates flexibility and is
adaptable to change
·
Uses judgement appropriately
·
Conducts self in
appropriate and ethical manner
·
Treats others with respect and
dignity
·
Participates in
professional growth activities
·
Maintains a clean work
area
·
Dresses
appropriately
Communication
Skills
·
Performs as an integral
member of the educational team
·
Maintains confidentiality
in matters related to this position
·
Relates in a helpful,
positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all
those in contact with SWCCCASE
Performs other duties as may
be assigned by supervisor