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Bilingual Paraprofessional

mchenry area chamber of commerceCrystal Lake, IL

2 days ago

Occupations

Teaching Assistants, Special EducationTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, All Other

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

$18.20/hour

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About the role

Bilingual Paraprofessional Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Bilingual Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and is aware of cultural differences
  • Provide opportunities for students to practice and develop English language skills
  • Provide additional practice, explanation and reinforcement of concepts presented by the teacher in either English or the native language
  • Assist students, individually or in small groups, to complete lesson activities or assignments
  • Perform duties directly related to the instructional program (i.e. preparing materials, etc.)Provide support directly related to students needs and needs of families (i.e. phone calls, notes, translations) as directed by staff
  • Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
  • Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff member
  • Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
  • Collaborate and foster teamwork
  • Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
  • Attend ongoing training as neededAssist students to complete lesson activities, assignment and assessments
  • Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
  • Assist staff with other activities when available
  • Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when neededAssist/monitor student(s) recess period indoors and outdoors when neededAssist/monitor student(s) in the classroom
  • Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
  • Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
  • Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
  • Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field tripsCPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47 Skills and Experience Required:
  • Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Maintain confidentiality of students and their needs
  • Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in native language
  • Physical/Mental Requirements:
  • Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
  • Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration
  • Must have desire to work with students
Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para B must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting. Starting Rate $18.20/hour (Additional $1.25/hour for Bilingual Paraprofessional positions). Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$18.20/hour

Experience level

Junior

Location

Crystal Lake, IL

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

2 days ago

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