Paraprofessional Liaison

SEDOL is looking for an experienced paraprofessional who has a passion for helping others to support our students.  Do you enjoy sharing your expertise and knowledge regarding our exceptional students?  Do you have a passion for coaching others?  Do you have the drive and experience to lead professional development on a variety of topics to improve support for students in our classrooms?  

If you answered yes to the above questions, then we have an opportunity for you!

SEDOL has a vacancy for a Paraprofessional Liaison.  The Paraprofessional Liaison will support paraprofessionals throughout the district by providing training, coaching, and ongoing support.  

Please see below for more specific information related to these positions. 

Position/Title:     Paraprofessional Liaison

Qualifications:       

A.     Minimum of three years of experience as a paraprofessional in a SEDOL program

B.     Applicant must have the Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional Approval or equivalent

C.     Strong written and oral communication skills

D.     If a particular position requires a unique skill, the new employee will be required to either possess that skill or be trained by the employer 

E.     Experience with planning and presenting professional materials to staff (preferred)

Direct Supervisor:  Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Overview:  The Paraprofessional Liaison plays an important part of supporting the professional learning, onboarding, and ongoing support of SEDOL’s paraprofessionals. The role of the Paraprofessional Liaison is to support the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and SEDOL Principals/Supervisors in building paraprofessional capacity and their understanding of their role in supporting instructional and behavior practices in the classroom.

Performance Responsibilities:

 1.  Assist in the identification of paraprofessional’s professional development needs

 3. Provide professional development to staff related directly to the staff’s role as paraprofessional in the classroom

 4. Supports paraprofessional onboarding program through ongoing professional development activities

 5. Supports high quality instruction in classrooms through modeling and providing feedback to paraprofessionals

 6. Seeks out new information related to paraprofessional training and supports to enhance current practices

 7. Collaborates and problem solves with building and district leadership to support paraprofessional learning and development

 8. Know pertinent SEDOL policies, school and classroom rules which have been provided

 9. Participate in furthering their training and education by attending appropriate workshops and professional development opportunities.

 10.   Maintain high level of confidentiality pertaining to staff concerns and student information

 11.   Serve as classroom support on an emergency basis due to safety concerns

 12.     Maintain regular daily attendance

 13.     Perform other duties necessary for overall success of the program

per hour beginning on the first day the employee starts working as a Paraprofessional Liaison. To continue to receive this premium, the employee

must successfully complete 8 hours of SEDOL-provided professional development every school term and must continue to work as a Paraprofessional Liaison.