Job Description

BEGINNING PAY: $18.50 per hour / 177 Day Contract

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must meet certification qualifications for paraprofessional approval.

1. Basic Requirement high school diploma or equivalent (for both "a" and "b" below)
2. State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval, or
3. State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval for persons employed in programs supported with Title I Funds
4. Possesses good interpersonal skills.
5. Able to work with students in an effective manner.
6. Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
7. Any of the above qualifications may be waived by the Superintendent when necessary.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISION: Aids in the supervision of students in the instructional and non-instructional setting.

JOB GOALS: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible young people.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

• Assists substitute teachers in completing lessons as indicated in written directions from the teacher.
• Monitors student progress as instructed by the teacher.
• Adjusts plans, methods, and assessments to meet student needs under the supervision of the teacher(s).

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

• Reinforces the communicated objective(s) and purpose(s) of the lesson that were introduced by the teacher.
• Explains and clarifies material in guided practice of teacher assigned independent work.
• Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences and maintains a high level of interest.
• Incorporates instructional strategies that promote students' critical thinking.
• Provides frequent, timely, and varied feedback that includes constructive criticism that motivates students.
• Helps teacher involve all students in the learning process.
• Reinforces communicated expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.

COMPETENCY IN SUBJECT MATTER

• Responds knowledgeably to students' questions on the subject matter, basic facts, or concepts.
• Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Supports teacher directed discipline in the classroom.
• Assists in organizing and arranging classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
• Reinforces teacher established limits of student behavior.
• Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourages students to be self-disciplined.
• Reinforces the teacher directed atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity taking place and understands the role of an assistant teacher.
• Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
• Reinforces students so that they feel good about themselves and develop more self-confidence.
• Maintains a self-controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.

STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is punctual.
• Collaborates with other teachers and special service personnel in providing appropriate learning opportunities for all students.
• Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
• Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Keeps student information confidential.
• Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
• Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
• Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
• Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
• Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs.
• Assists in supervising students in instruction and non-instruction activities.
• OTHER DUTIES
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Is punctual in all duties and responsibilities.
• Uses proper grammar, enunciation, and modulation.
• Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
• Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
• Contributes to the solution of educational concerns by sharing ideas and materials and supporting the district's educational philosophy and goals.
• Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
• Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
• Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
• Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs, school-community activities, and student extracurricular activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be set by the Superintendent

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Principal in accordance with the policies and practices of the district.

BENEFITDESCRIPTIONMedical InsuranceVendor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - 3 Plans to Choose From: POS 2800, HDHP 3400, HDHP 5000 - Single coverage 100% paid by Board of Education - BCBS MD Live - 100% paid by Board of Education - Employee+spouse, Employee+child(ren), Family Tiers are available to Employee at a cost to Employee.Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)POS 2800 Plan - HRA pays out $1,050 HDHP 3400 Plan - HRA pays out $1,400 HDHP 5000 Plan - HRA pays out $2,000 HRA 100% paid by Board of Education *Above pay outs are based upon Single Tier coverageDental InsuranceOptional insurance for Employee. Employee is 100% responsible for costs of this insurance. Single - $35.24 Employee+Spouse - $71.58 Employee+child(ren) - $85.70 Family - $134.23 *Above amounts are monthly amountsVision InsuranceOptional insurance for Employee. Employee is 100% responsible for costs of this insurance. Single - $9.68 Employee+Spouse - $18.52 Employee+child(ren) - $16.76 Family - $25.92 *Above amounts are monthly amountsGroup Life InsuranceBoard paid group life insurance of $20,000 for all full-time EmployeesIMRFBoard contributes towards retirement. 403(b) - Tax-Sheltered Annuity PlanEmployee deduction pursuant to annual IRS contribution limits.Sick Days12 Sick Days per school yearPersonal Days2 personal days per year. May accumulate up to 7 personal days. After 7 personal days accumulated, the 2 personal days are added to sick leave.Bi-Monthly Payrolls24 payrolls per fiscal year. Pay days are on the 15th and 30th of each month. If these days fall on a weekend, pay day is the Friday before.Linkchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/904/Pbl_Cusd_10/d7118612-f441-4836-829e-681ac90260d4/2025-2027-PBL-Collective-Bargaining-Agreement.pdf-disposition=inline