BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
Midlothian, IL 60445
NOTICE OF POSITION
January 16, 2025
POSITION: Paraprofessional
STARTING DATE: TBD
QUALIFICATIONS: - Hold proof of meeting state requirements for service as a State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Work Year: Ten-month work year.
2. Salary: Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.
APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:
https://www.bhsd228.com/jobs
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF THE POSITION:
Paraprofessional
LOCATION OF THE POSITION (School Name):
South Suburban Oak Forest Center
REPORTS TO:
Delta/Achieve Academy Director
GENERAL DUTIES: - To assist in maintaining high quality services for staff, students, parents, and community members who utilize the services assigned to this position.
- To assist immediate supervisor in carrying out the duties assigned to that position.
- To strive for positive and collegial public relations with the staff, students, parents and community members.
- To maintain confidentiality in all areas assigned to this position.
- To assist administrative supervisors with paperwork and impedimenta so that they may devote maximum attention to the central problems of education and educational administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly qualified: 60+ college credit hours or an ISBE teacher’s aide certification.
Job coach experience and/or training preferred
Valid Illinois driver’s license
Experience in a high school setting preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Possess the ability to speak clearly and be understood by others.
- Possess the ability to write legibly.
- Possess the ability and have received the training to effectively operate a computer, using a PC platform, at a level which would allow a candidate to pass a test administered for this position.
- Possess the ability to demonstrate effective telephone skills and the ability to operate a modern phone system.
- Demonstrate the ability to calmly address individuals using the services offered by the position.
- Possess an acceptable attendance history in prior positions and demonstrate the ability to meet the daily attendance requirements of the designated position.
- Possess a successful work history, supported by references, in a work setting similar to the position for which the candidate is applying.
- Demonstrate the ability to practice confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to assist in establishing a positive climate in the work environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Follow specific instructional strategies and plans to support student learning and independence.
- Facilitates and supports learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.).
- Learn essential job tasks required of students to assist learner on job training sites.
- Demonstrate, monitor, and evaluate student tasks while on the job training site.
- Participates in field training experiences to enhance learner independence.
- Helps monitor the delivery of the Individual Education Plans (IEP) in order to accomplish program goals.
- Participates in collection of assessment data and documentation.
- Provides individual or small group activity, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
- Confers with professionals on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes and student/program needs.
- Participates in staff development opportunities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month work year. Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 228 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
