Must have paraprofessional license, temporary para license, or be willing to get temporary para license through the ROE.
Strong proficiency in mathematics, including concepts up to Algebra and have the ability to accurately support students in problem-solving and mathematical reasoning are preferred.
Pay according to HESSA paraprofessional salary schedule.
HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #207
This Job Description Supersedes All Previous Job Descriptions
Title: Program Assistant
Job Goal: To assist the special education teacher with classroom and student needs which will allow students to benefit from
program goals and objectives
Knowledge/Experience:
and ISBE approval required OR
60 semester hours or Associates Degree from a NCATE college or university
Background with children experiences helpful
Other qualifications as the administration may find
appropriate and acceptable
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform normal responsibilities of this job; Ability to lift 30—50 lbs.
Contacts: Professional Staff, Educational Support Staff, students, and
the public
Reports to: 1. Teacher assigned
2. Department Coordinator
3. Principal or administrative designee
Exemption Status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay)
Classroom Responsibilities:
reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
purposes
Help students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for
instruction
and assigned by the teacher
when applicable
Assist with group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling
Develop communication skills with students
Assist students in the library or media center, when applicable
Collect data, check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up
work as assigned by the teacher
Check and record student attendance
Collect and record collection of money
Help students with their clothing, when applicable
Assist with lunch, snack, and clean up routines
Assist with wash up and toilet routines, when applicable
Alert teacher to special information about an individual student,
pertaining to the school program
in the absence of the teacher
Professional Responsibilities:
of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
assigned
Communicate with appropriate school personnel on needs of students
Develop his/her own professional growth through reading, workshops,
in-services, conferences and/or coursework
Maintain a good attendance record
Conform to School Board Policy
Perform other duties, as necessary, to provide Program Assistant services as
assigned by the Department Coordinator, Principal or the administrative designee.
Terms of Employment:
Method of Evaluation:
Annual evaluation conducted by Department Coordinator and Administration
Date of Adoption: August 17, 2005
Date of Revision:
The Hononegah High School District #207 Job Descriptions are subject to constant review. The administration will engage the employee in the process of review and update of the job description.