Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

About the role

James R. Wood Elementary School is seeking a paraprofessional to support special education students in the general education and special education classrooms.    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following) Must be prompt and regular in attendance Assists with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher Assists with the instruction of small groups of students Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and be able to perform activities utilizing technology when needed Assists any students when appropriate Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bathroom, and bus duty activities Provides information to the teacher regarding student progress Maintains a professional, confidential attitude toward work, students, and other adults in the school Be flexible and willing to listen and make changes when needed Cooperates with building personnel during routine activities Participates in staff development workshops and meetings during contractual work day. Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher, principal, program director, or other administrator. One  of the following required: Associate's degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED  and  a score of 460 or higher on the  ETS Parapro High School Diploma or GED  and  the following scores on the  ACT Workkeys Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) If you have any questions about this position please contact: Sarah Kerber, Senior Director of Student Services  815-498-2314 x1331