What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional - Phoenix Program position at Black Hawk Area Special Education District?
The Phoenix Program is a day treatment program for students with emotional and behavior disorders run by Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED) cooperatively with Bethany for Children and Family Services Inc., a local social service agency operating in The Illinois Quad Cities. Please visit https://bhased.org/phoenix/ for more information on the Phoenix Program.
This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of work will be August 12th, 2024.
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As a Special Education Paraprofessional, under the supervision of the head teacher, you will provide assistance to the classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of the students; assist with implementing instruction, including self-help as well as behavior management. As a paraprofessional, you will perform related duties as assigned or required.
- Assist teacher with lessons and daily classroom activities
- Provide individual academic support, under the direction of the teacher
- Assist teacher with goal and peak work for documentation of child’s skills, achievements and progress
- Supervise other situations, such as recess, field trip, bus, lunch, and free-time activities during the school day, as appropriate
- Care for the student’s emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities and striving to promote confidence and independence in their daily lives
- Carry good judgment when dealing with behaviors and problem solving
- Support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
- Support the development of physical, intellectual, social, emotional and behavioral needs
- Establish positive and productive relationships with teachers, students, families, and staff
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis
- Assists with other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned
Other applicable job experience may include: Para Educator, Teacher's Aide, Teacher's Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Behavior Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP).
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Special education school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of, had adjudication withheld, pled no contest to, or entered a pretrial intervention program for a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, or are there currently criminal charges pending against you? If YES, please explain.
- Have you ever been confirmed as a child abuser by DCFS or similar state agency? If YES, please explain.
- Have you ever been suspended without pay, or dismissed from employment, or resigned while an investigation was in progress for possible disciplinary action? If YES, please explain WHERE and WHEN.
- Have you ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation? If YES, when, where, and disposition of the conviction? Note: An Applicant for employment is not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. You are also not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication or arrest.
Ability to Relocate:
- Carbon Cliff, IL 61239: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17