PAWS Aide LHS

PAWS AIDE - LHS

Overview: This position serves as a resource to academically at-risk students. A qualified candidate will assist the classroom teacher in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, work with students on academic goals and progress monitoring, assist students with mastering learning.

Reports to: Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Illinois Paraprofessional license required

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and collaborate with intervention teachers as needed in planning, executing, and assessing daily plans
• Assist individuals or groups of students with course work in content areas
• Communicate student's needs, strengths and weaknesses with intervention teachers and other staff members and collaborate as needed
• Assist intervention teachers in supervising students and monitoring progress
• Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing
• Advocate for students in academic and personal issues
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

For internal postings see internal communication of posting for application process

Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer