Job Description

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking Substitute Paraeducators.

Mission

The mission of District 62 is to cultivate an inclusive, innovative learning environment that inspires students to explore robust academics, advance their potential and to be compassionate lifelong learners.

Qualifications:

1. Hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf
2. ONE of the following: Associate's degree, 60 semesters of coursework, high school diploma with passing scores on ETS Parapro exam or ACT Workkeys
3. The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and Russian

District 62 Paraeducators:

• Work with students and teachers to provide instructional support for meeting instructional program objectives.
• Work with staff as a collaborative member of the instructional team.
• Work with students in toileting and feeding.
• Work with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including children with autism
• Work with students individually or in small groups to review, reinforce, enrich or expand upon skills or concepts presented by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom discipline. Alert the classroom teacher(s) to any behavioral problems that limit the students' ability to complete their assignments.
• Utilize confidential student information within school district guidelines for professional purposes only.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

District Information:

District 62 has approximately 4,700 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

Substitute Paraeducators may work in any of the the following programs:

• The Special Education Co-Taught Program provides academic intervention and instruction or the teaching of compensatory strategies in the general education settings for students identified with needs for specific academic and/or functional support in their least restrictive environment.
• The Resource Program provides for instruction aligned to the general education outcomes using a similar, slightly slowed pace. The resource program serves students requiring special education intervention and/or instruction to achieve or maintain academic success commensurate with grade level peers.
• The Instructional Program provides differentiated academic instruction, aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards, at each student's individual academic level using specialized research based materials and methods in a least restrictive public school setting.
• The Behavioral and Emotional Supported Teaching (BEST) Program supports students whose behavior profiles demonstrate an inability to participate in general education settings without intensive adult support.
• The Structured Teaching for Readiness, Independence, Voice and Engagement (STRIVE) Program provides Individualized, highly supported instruction in a special education setting for students requiring modified curriculum aligned to Essential Elements.
• Kindergarten

Hours and Compensation Information:

Substitute Pareducators work 6.5 hours per day at a rate of $15 per hour; retired D62 classified staff rate is $20 per hour.

Application Procedure:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires and complete the online application, including uploading required documents

Selection Procedure:

All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration by the interview committee After interviews are completed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent.

Application Procedure:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires and complete the online application, including uploading a resume, letter of introduction, references and transcripts.