Essential Functions: Educates students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher; Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials; Assists with group educational activities that include students on IEPs; Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs; Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs; Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation; Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule; Manages students (including those on IEPs); Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior; Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management to include restraint of students; Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations; Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities; Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing); Participates in professional activities and meetings; Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications; Maintains classroom (housekeeping chores); Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips; May transport students in District vehicles, when requested; Completes paperwork for third party billing, as required. Intermediate District 287 is looking for dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Professionals/Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic and rewarding classroom environment!