1-on-1 Special Education Support Aide

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 18,570 - 26,449; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 in Chicago Heights, Illinois seeks a 1-on-1 Facilitator to work closely with an exceptional student and provide a supportive instructional environment. The role emphasizes assisting with self-help and self-care tasks and maintaining positive student relationships to foster independence.

The position reports to the Classroom Teacher, Principal, and other administrators. Requires a high school diploma; diabetic care training is preferred or willingness to be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Diabetic Care Training preferred or willing to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Assists the assigned student with self-help and self-care skills.
• Performs simple errands for the student (e.g., sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays).
• Accompanies the student to the office or other areas as appropriate.
• Establishes positive relationships to encourage independent functioning.
• Acts as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Participates in professional development related to the student assignment.
• Facilitates the integration of the student into the regular classroom.
• Establishes cooperative relationships with staff members.
• Helps maintain boundaries to support positive classroom dynamics.
• Collaborates with the teacher to develop positive solutions to problems.
• Helps the student develop personal and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a flexible attitude toward classroom situations.
• Shows genuine concern and respect for the student(s).
• Helps supervise arrival and dismissal of students, including walkers and bus transportation.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chicago Heights School District 170 in Chicago Heights, Illinois seeks a 1-on-1 Facilitator to work closely with an exceptional student and provide a supportive instructional environment. The role emphasizes assisting with self-help and self-care tasks and maintaining positive student relationships to foster independence.

The position reports to the Classroom Teacher, Principal, and other administrators. Requires a high school diploma; diabetic care training is preferred or willingness to be