About this role
Roles and Responsibilities:
The core responsibility of the Paraprofessional is to foster student independence, achievement of learning goals, social-emotional skills, and self-esteem by attending to the personal, academic, and emotional needs of students. The Paraprofessional role is defined by the diverse learning needs of a student or group of students, as defined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan, and in accordance with ISBE's student to teacher class size expectations. Paraprofessional positions are allocated and assigned annually based on student needs and may be subject to change. Expectations specific to the Paraprofessional role include but are not limited to:
Direct Student Support and IEP Documentation
Actively engage students within daily instructional time to meet learning goals, during both whole-group, small group, and 1:1 instruction with materials and guidance from teachers
Implement all interventions and behavior strategies as outlined in the student’s IEP or 504 plan
Support with necessary student personal needs (hygiene, medical) and/or assisted technology and augmentative devices if noted in the IEP or 504 plan
Support with assignment completion and reiteration of classroom instruction to improve academic outcomes
Support with implementation of accommodations during class, district and state assessments
Implement accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications to core curriculum as directed by the teacher to ensure access to grade-level content
Provide behavioral management, effectively implementing de-escalation strategies as needed
Maintain consistent weekly data tracking to monitor student growth, leveraging these insights during collaborative reflections with providers to drive data-informed adjustments to student interventions
Maintain logs in SSM and contribute to Para Justification completion in readiness for the student’s IEP + 504 plan
Actively participate in IEP + 504 meetings, providing meaningful input regarding the students performance
School-wide Culture & Instruction Responsibilities
Collaborate with Gen Ed teachers, Diverse Learners teachers, and Case Managers to ensure the requirements of students’ IEPs are met and lessons are effectively reinforced
Be responsive to direction and incorporate feedback from General Education Teacher, Diverse Learning Teacher, Case Manager and Principal
Utilize school-wide systems and expectations for student culture effectively
Adhere to individual schedule and support assigned students and classes as determined by Case Manager
Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, and parent/guardians
Actively participate in school professional development and regional Paraprofessional professional development
Participates in Safety Care training and other school-based and CPS trainings to ensure student safety
Maintain prompt and consistent attendance to work and assigned responsibilities during daily school hours
Maintain and model professional communication, work habits, and interpersonal interactions at all times
School-wide Duties
Actively monitor daily arrival and dismissal post, aligned with school-wide schedule and expectations
Actively monitor assigned late-pick up when assigned, aligned with school-wide schedule and expectations
Support school day transitions and routines (lunch, restrooms, recess, etc.) within assigned student(s) schedule
REQUIREMENTS
Active Paraprofessional (PARA) or Substitute (SUB) license with Illinois Board of Education (ISBE)
Ability to work assigned schedule with prompt daily attendance, in accordance with regional time off policy
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:05 PM
Attend 1 after school meeting 4:00 - 4:45 PM on a day Mon. - Thurs established by school for professional learning community (Grade Level Team or Department)
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (school-based professionals development after early dismissal)
Total hours: 43.5 (40 + 3.5 overtime)
Frequently standing or walking, using stairs to move throughout the school building; ability to lift / carry up to 10 lbs when necessary and/or support any required physical support needs in student IEP / 504 plan
Cleared CPS background check & Faith’s Law attestation
Preferred experience and/or willingness to learn:
Previous successful experience serving students with diverse learning needs to meet/exceed their IEP/504 goals
Previous successful experience of accurate data collection for IEP goals and documentation
Previous successful experience utilizing effective SEL and behavioral management strategies with students
Previous successful experience utilizing Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)
COMPENSATION
KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:
Hourly rate based on experience related to role and responsibilities
Contribution to Chicago Teachers Pension Fund
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website: Join Our Team - KIPP Chicago Public Schools
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
KIPP Chicago is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.