Middle School Paraprofessional

Somonauk School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support special education students in the general education and special education classrooms. The current need is at the middle school/high school level.
 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following)

1. Must be prompt and regular in attendance
2. Assists with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher 
3. Assists with the instruction of small groups of students
4. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and be able to perform activities utilizing technology when needed
5. Assists any students when appropriate 
6. Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bathroom, and bus duty activities
7. Provides information to the teacher regarding student progress
8. Maintains a professional, confidential attitude toward work, students, and other adults in the school
9. Be flexible and willing to listen and make changes when needed
10. Cooperates with building personnel during routine activities
11. Participates in staff development workshops and meetings during contractual work day.
12. Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher, principal, program director, or other administrator.

• One of the following required:
  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • 60 semester hours of coursework
  • High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
  • High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys
    • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
    • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

If you have any questions about this position please contact:

Justin Snider
Middle School Principal
815-498-2314 x1401
sniderj@somonauk.net