Lead - Paraprofessional (Bms) (Internal) (Sy24-25)

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Duration: 2024-2025 school year

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a paraprofessional in CPS who has worked 5+ years in the district and has experience training other new paraprofesionals in the district. A Para Lead will be someone who has demonstrated expertise as a paraprofessional and excitement to teach other paraprofessionals how to be successful in the role.

Lead Para Responsibilities:
Train and guide new paraprofessionals to excel in the position
Introduce the new paraprofesional to staff members and help navigate who to go to for various tasks
Provide information on important dates/ deadlines and guidance on other various topics related to the role
Support with navigating technical issues
Providing support for new paras, who are in the first 2 ears of employment, during the school day (2 half hour sessions per month) and during up to 2 hours per month after the regular work day; the timeframe is designated by the Principal
Keep a log of number of paraprofessional who consulted with the Lead para and the nature of the topics raised.
Track hours on time sheets and submit to the Clerk
Application: Upload a letter of interest to the