Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Hinsdale , IL 60521
Posted 2 weeks ago
Paraprofessional
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional (Aides/Assistants)
Date Posted:
6/20/2024
Location:
Hinsdale Central High School
Date Available:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Job Title: Paraprofessional
Calendar Work Days: 182
Supervisor: Assistant Director
Status: Nonexempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists the special education and general education teacher in implementing IEP requirements
and curriculum adaptation through tutoring, assessment and general supervision and physical
care of students with disabilities. In addition, prepares classroom material and performs clerical
tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE - KNOWLEDGE:
ELS (PARA) license
Basic technology skills to assist students required
Good verbal communication skills required
Ability to organize information and problem solve complex situations
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with high school students preferred
Presents a professional image and interacts professionally with faculty, staff, students and community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit
and see, talk and hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel,
or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds on occasion and up to
10 pounds regularly/daily. The employee is required to be able to push wheelchairs, assist with
lifting of students, and provide other physical assistance to students. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, such as to read type or hand written material. The noise
level in the work environment is that of a high school and can be loud when in places like gyms
and cafeterias. The employee is continuously interacting with students and staff.
The information contained in this job description posting is for compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional
duties may be assigned.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or
age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
the non-discrimination policies:
NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR
Kari Smith
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
5500 South Grant Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-655-6100
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit
https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr?field_state_value=652 for the address and phone number
of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
Hinsdale Township High School District 86