About the Employer
Paraprofessional 1:1 at Black Hawk Elementary School
Job Title and Context
Paraprofessional 1:1 at Black Hawk
Job Description
Title of Vacancy: Paraprofessional 1:1
Location: Black Hawk Elementary School
Hours per Day: 7 (includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch)
Days per Year: 191 (including 1 day of CPI training)
Requirements and Qualifications
Eligibility
Any person who is 18 years of age for Pre-K through 5th grade or 20 years of age or over for 6th grade through 12th grade,
Well-mannered, well-groomed, punctual, dependable, enjoys being with children and who meets the basic requirements listed below.
Education and Licensure
Must have an educator licensure with stipulation or valid Illinois teaching licensure or 90-day sub licensure.
To obtain an educator licensure with stipulations from the Regional Superintendent's Office, you must provide proof of 60 college hours from an accredited college or pass either the ETS Parapro Assessment Test or ACT WorkKeys Assessment Test at Lincoln Land Community College.
Both tests can be scheduled at Lincoln Land by appointment.
Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform all job-related functions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or written directions.
Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with other employees and general staff of the assigned school.
Physical Demands
Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam with MOHA.
Training Requirements
Must take CPI course and refresher courses.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
Assist teacher with supervision of students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and when proceeding to and from buses.
Use copying machine with teacher supervision to make materials for the classroom.
Assist with feeding/toileting of students requiring total care.
Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students.
Assist student with self-help skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation
$20.77 per hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27)
$22.03 per hour (Step 1 + 60 - 26-27)
$23.33 per hour (September 1 + BA - 26-27)
