Special Education Paraprofessional - Timesheet

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL Purpose Statement The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program within assigned classroom(s) with specic responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with unique or specialized needs in the regular classroom or in a specialized program; assisting in implementing plans or interventions/strategies for instruction; monitoring and supporting student behavior within and outside of the classroom; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This job reports to Principal. Essential Functions Accommodates, adapts and modies classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, under the direction of the supervising teacher, for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Assists students with activities of daily living as necessary (e.g. bathroom, change clothes, change diapers, feeding students, hygiene care, etc.). Communicates with supervising instructional sta, and/or professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, bus, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Provides, under the supervision of assigned administrator or certied sta, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school. Implements behavioral plans for students, including data collection, under the supervision of administrative sta or assigned certicated sta for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing documented objectives. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic les/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Provides, under the supervision of assigned administrator or certied sta, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school. Reports observations and incidents relating to specic students (e.g. academic progress, accidents, ghts, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for Job Description: Special Education Paraprofessional Page 1 of 2 NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 JOB DESCRIPTION the purpose of communicating information to appropriate certied and/or administrative personnel. Responds to emergency or crisis situations (e.g. behavioral crisis, injured student, ghts, safety drills, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Responsible for completing "other related job duties" as assigned by supervisor Provides breaks or calming opportunities for students to refocus and regain their ability to learn eectively. (May include movement breaks, sensory rooms, etc. ) In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the special education paraprofessional must possess the following qualications: Education Required: Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Experience Required: One (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational setting, preferred. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with classroom-based strategies related to managing and addressing behavior concerns Strong verbal, written language, and interpersonal skills to support communication among school sta, community partners, parents, and other team members Basic familiarity with technology (i.e. Google Suite, Chrome, etc.) Ability to respond professionally to all parental and/or sta questions and concerns Ability to adhere to predetermined timelines, multi-task between projects, and respond to work requests based upon priority and complexity Capable of adapting easily to changes and shifts in work assignments/tasks Ability to establish and maintain eective consultative working relationships with administrators, sta, associates, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: signicant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and signicant ne nger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Required Testing Certicates None Specied Paraprofessional License Job Description: Special Education Paraprofessional Page 2 of 2 NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 JOB DESCRIPTION Continuing Educ./Training Clearances None Specied Fingerprint and Background Check FLSA Status Approval Date Non Exempt 3/2025 Job Description: Special Education Paraprofessional Page 3 of 2