Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional - Special Ed Support

DeKalb County School District; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Creek Elementary School is seeking an Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional to support students with special needs. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, health care procedures, and small-group instruction under teacher direction.

The candidate should be caring, motivated, and able to work with students with mental, emotional, and behavioral needs. Lifting and toileting duties may be required in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses with GPA 2.0 or higher from an accredited college or university.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with health care procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction according to lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional transitions.
• Supports teachers with classroom management to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment and recordkeeping tasks.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for use with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Sixty hours college or ninety quarter hours with GPA 2.0

High school diploma/GED + GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

Indian Creek Elementary School is seeking an Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional to support students with special needs. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, health care procedures, and small-group instruction under teacher direction.

The candidate should be caring, motivated, and able to work with students with mental, emotional, and behavioral needs. Lifting and toileting duties may be required in this role.