Bilingual Special Education Paraeducator

Sylvania; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Specialized Paraeducator to support students with special needs on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, and academic assistance. You will help students access the district’s special education program and work under classroom teachers and administrators.

The role involves reinforcing skills, assisting with tests, and adapting materials to individual needs while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree or 60 college credit hours or passing ETS is required.
• ParaPRO Assessment Test is required.
• ELS with Paraprofessional Endorsement is required.
• Experience and training to work effectively with students in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of computers or ability and willingness to learn.
• Evidence of emotional stability and maturity.
• Able to lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assists with achievement and diagnostic tests as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists in devising strategies to reinforce materials based on individual needs.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Provides resources to classroom teachers, substitutes, and principals.
• Guides students in independent study and remedial work.
• Alerts teachers to special information or concerns about students.
• Offers guidance and encouragement as students learn new skills.
• Transports students as needed.
• Assists with feeding as needed.
• Maintains relevant student information and documentation.
• Assists in adapting materials for individual learning.
• Supports IEP-mandated teaching methods.
• Assists with personal hygiene as needed.
• Establishes positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Computer literacy

Emotional stability

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS

Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Specialized Paraeducator to support students with special needs on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, and academic assistance. You will help students access the district’s special education program and work under classroom teachers and administrators.

The role involves reinforcing skills, assisting with tests, and adapting materials to individual needs while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive classroom environment.