Paraprofessional, RTI
 Niles Township High School District 219 | |
 United States, Illinois, Skokie | |
| 7700 Gross Point Road (Show on map) | |
 Dec 20, 2024 | |
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Niles Township High School District 219 Para Educators RTI Purpose Statement The job of Paraeducator Tutor RTI is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of at-risk students' needs for Response to Intervention (RTI /RtI)) services; implementing the RtI program strategies; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This job reports to the Assistant Principal of Student Services. Essential Functions * Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials in conjunction with the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and implementing 504 accommodations. * Assists students, individually or in small groups, for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing intervention strategies. * Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. * Collaborates with instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating needs for and progress of Rtl intervention strategies. * Communicates with parents and teachers via emails, phone calls, in person meetings, etc. for the purpose of advising them of non-attendance issues, progress or providing information on needed follow-up services. * Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic skills. * Maintains manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219. * Provides time-limited supervision for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment. * Provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing 504 plans; and ensuring students success in school. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students, in support of the classroom teacher, for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. * Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and integrating RTI intervention strategies. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.; planning and managing projects. KNOWLEDGE is required to understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar, punctuation, and math; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities; business telephone etiquette; methods of instruction and training; knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws. ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Experience Job related experience is required. Education Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area. Equivalency College degree, teaching certificate preferred. Required Testing Certificates Job Fit Test Technology Test Grammar Test IL Paraprofessional Certificate Continuing Educ./Training Clearances Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Fingerprint/Background Clearance Official Transcripts Physical examination W/ TB Screen FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range Non Exempt 7/1/2013 P1 Para Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional RTI 12/20/2024 WEST ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT SERVICES 24-25 School Year 01/17/2025 Starting at: $25/hour Attachment(s):
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