Paraprofessional Support for Afterschool Activity

Job Title: Paraprofessional Support for Afterschool Activity Reports To: Assigned Administrator Location: SHS or West Essential Functions and Duties: (Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)

• Provide continuous supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of assigned student(s) from the end of the regular school day until their scheduled afterschool activity ends.
• Support students during the transition from the school day and throughout their scheduled afterschool activity as well as wait with the student for parents to pick-up.
• Drive or accompany the ELC bus assigned student(s) to their designated afterschool activity, following all ELC transportation and safety procedures.
• Remain with the student and actively supervise them during the afterschool activity, providing assistance and support as needed.
• Support the student's behavioral, communication, personal care, mobility, and other individual needs consistent with the student's educational or support plan.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the afterschool activity staff, parents/guardians, and ELC administration regarding student needs, schedules, or concerns.
• Ensure the student is safely released to an authorized parent/guardian or other approved individual at the end of the activity.
• Report any student concerns, incidents, injuries, or unusual situations to the appropriate supervisor in accordance with ELC procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries while representing the ELC during afterschool activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the safety and supervision of students.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License
• Appropriate certification for School Bus Permit (SBP)
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Training Certification

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to make decisions for a student in the moment to ensure safety for all

Physical Requirements:

While performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, S = Seldom)

Climb Ladders S Kneel F Lift/Carry >50 lbs S Push/Pull >50 lbs S Talk F

Climb Stairs F Lift/Carry under 10 lbs F Push/Pull under 10 lbs F See F Twist O

Crawl O Lift/Carry 10-25 lbs O Push/Pull 10-25 lbs O Squat O Walk F

Hear F Lift/Carry 25-50 lbs S Push/Pull 25-50 lbs S Stoop/Bend F

Calendar/Work Schedule:

____ 12-month Administrative Calendar ____ 10.5-month Faculty Calendar ___ 10.5-month Staff Calendar

__X__ Other:

Compensation:

__X_ Regionally-Competitive (not paid per a collectively-bargained contractual agreement)

Classification:

____ Administrative ____ Licensed Staff _X__ Support Staff

FLSA Status:

__X_ Non-exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act ____ Exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Staff will be paid at their current hourly rate.