ASPIRE Autism Paraprofessional — Special Education Support

Applitrack; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the ASPIRE Autism Program at South Elementary School. The paraprofessional will support academic, behavioral, language and physical needs under teacher supervision, assist with classroom activities, and monitor students in various settings.

CPI certification is encouraged and will be provided by District 47.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

Job description

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the ASPIRE Autism Program at South Elementary School. The paraprofessional will support academic, behavioral, language and physical needs under teacher supervision, assist with classroom activities, and monitor students in various settings.

CPI certification is encouraged and will be provided by District 47.