JOB DESCRIPTION Niles Township High School District 219
Paraeducator Tutor Classroom Core
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraeducator Tutor Classroom Core is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students in assigned regular classroom; assisting with implementing plans for instruction; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
This job reports to the Director of Subject Discipline.
Essential Functions * Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and implementing IEP goals. * Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. * Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. * Communicates with supervising instructional staff and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. * Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic skills through defined lesson plans under the direction of the supervising teacher. * Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. * Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items. * Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings and provides time limited class supervision. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219. * Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students success in school. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. * Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities; knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating and working with diverse groups including students and staff; works well with students, maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience
Job related experience is required.
Education
Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
Equivalency
College degree, Professional Educator License (PEL) preferred.
Required Testing Licenses
Job Fit Test Grammar Test Technology Test IL Paraprofessional License
Salary Per the NTFTSS Contract, paraprofessionals are hired at the P1 rate which starts at $23.49 per hour. Employees with a Bachelor's degree receive an additional $1.50 per hour.
Position Type: Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional, General Education