Personal Assistant - Southern View

About the Employer

Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View Elementary School

Job Title and Context

Job Title: Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View

Location, Hours, and Days per Year

Location: Southern View Elementary School
Hours per Day: 7 (includes 30 min unpaid lunch)
Days per Year: 191 (which includes 1 day of CPI training)

Requirements and Qualifications

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.

Requirements for Paraprofessionals 18-19 years old:

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 PARPRO Assessment Test or ACT WorkKeys Assessment Test at Lincoln Land Community College. Both tests can be scheduled at Lincoln Land by appointment).

Requirements for Paraprofessionals 20 years old and over:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

General Requirements:

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.
Must take CPI course and refresher courses.

Specific Responsibilities

Assist teacher with the students in the classroom.
Assist teacher with supervision of students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and when proceeding to and from the 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 (Sept 1 + BA - 26-27)