ReGeneration Schools Hiring for Paraprofessional (K-8) at Chicago, IL Full Time

Are you passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity through educational attainment? Do you want to work with a group of educators that share your beliefs and work to provide a college preparatory education to all students?
If so, ReGeneration Schools is the place for you!
We are seeking an experienced full-time* Paraprofessional *to join Regeneration Schools. This individual will work closely with the general education and special education school team to supervise a student according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that will help them develop their full potential while systematically increasing socially appropriate behavior.
Qualifications:

• Believes low-income students can become college and career-ready.
• High expectations on personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity.
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
• 1-5 years of paraprofessional experience in an urban setting.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19
• Valid NCLB paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – REQUIRED.
• Associate Degree or higher (must have at least 60 semester hours of college credit or university).

Responsibilities:

• Closely monitor student behavior as indicated on the student’s IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Provide individualized instruction, under the direction of the Special Education teacher, to assess and identify student’s needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
• Provide ongoing support for classroom teacher prompting, redirection, and modeling in helping the student access the activities of the school curriculum.
• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism and curiosity).
• Assist with collection of behavioral and academic data as directed by teacher or school team.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals to facilitate positive interactions for the student with all staff who are responsible for the student’s education.
• Work with grade-level chair and school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Participate in mandatory professional development and CPI training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits (based on experience).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to show proof of being vaccinated for Covid-19?

Education:

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations