Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
6/23/2024

Location:
Woodland Middle School

Date Available:
08/21/2024

Closing Date:
When Filled

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.
If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
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POSITION TITLE: 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.

POSITION TYPE: Certified Support

DATE POSTED: June 23, 2024

LOCATION: Woodland Middle School

DATE AVAILABLE: August 21, 2024
DESCRIPTION: To work primarily with one student with special needs, under the direction of the Instructional/PPS staff, so the student is able to take full advantage of the instructional program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Certification: Valid Illinois Professional Educator's, Paraprofessional, or Subtitute License registered in Lake County

2. Education:
A. Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 60 credit hours of college credit

3. Experience:
A. Preferred - Classroom experience, Spanish-speaking

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works primarily with an individual student in the delivery of special education services consistent with the IEP
2. Assists the Instructional/PPS staff in devising special strategies for introducing or reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of the individual student, his/her needs, interests, and abilities
3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes: responsible for assisting with equipment and technology as listed on the IEP.
4. Helps the student with the completion of instructional assignments after they have been introduced by the Instructional/PPS staff
5. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the Instructional/PPS staff
6. Assists with the supervision of the student during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
7. Checks the student's notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher
8. Checks and records student attendance as necessary, assists with data collection as necessary and recording of information, etc.
9. As necessary, helps the student(s) with daily living skills, clothing, lunch, snack, clean-up routines, wash-up and toileting routines
10. Alerts appropriate staff to any problem or special information about the student
11. Provides information and helps any substitute teacher(s) assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
12. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified staff, to include being a mandated reporter
13. Participates in inservice training programs, as assigned
14. Based on student or school need, may be reassigned for duty for the day(s)
15. Inform supervisor of the absence of assigned student for possible reassignment of duties
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Instructional/PPS staff, principal, supervisor, director or other administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical: Competent in digital environments; iPads, Chromebooks databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
2. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
3. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
4. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
5. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
6. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
7. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
9. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
10. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
11. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Week: Monday through Friday; 180 days per school year

Work Year: 176 Days

Work Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Salary: Minimum of $18.41 per hour
HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application.

All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

CONTACT PERSON:
Mrs. Tiffany Drake
Principal
tdrake@dist50.net
(847) 856-3421

Mrs. Tia Martinez
Special Education Supervisor
tmartinez@dist50.net
(847) 856-3416

APPLICATION DEADLINE: When Filled

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
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