1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional: Support & Growth

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to serve as a 1:1 assistant for a student. The role provides instructional and support services in diverse classroom settings under supervision of a teacher or professional staff.

The position requires helping with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs, and includes training opportunities. Starting rate is $18.20/hour with paid time off benefits and medical insurance options.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students.
• Collaborate and foster teamwork.
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed.
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers.
• Assist staff with other activities when available.
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed.
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period indoors and outdoors when needed.
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training.
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location.
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment.
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips.
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations.
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed.
• Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed.
• Attend ongoing training as needed.
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff.
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members.
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments.
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration.
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

Skills

Desire to work with special needs

Technology basics

Follow oral and written instructions

Confidentiality awareness

IEP familiarity

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval

Tools

Technology basics

Job description

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to serve as a 1:1 assistant for a student. The role provides instructional and support services in diverse classroom settings under supervision of a teacher or professional staff.

The position requires helping with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs, and includes training opportunities. Starting rate is $18.20/hour with paid time off benefits and medical insurance options.