Early Childhood Special Education Community Based Special Education Paraprofessional (#111750, [...]

Valley View School District 365U; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403B Contributions

Job summary

Valley View Public School Cusd 365 U in Romeoville, Illinois, is looking for a full-time Early Childhood Special Education Community Based Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves assisting students in various settings, ensuring their educational, functional, and social development.

The ideal candidate must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License and demonstrate effective communication and the ability to foster supportive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions in written or oral form.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students with academic tasks.
• Provides support according to Individual Education Plans.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional plans.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Motivated and energetic

Ability to handle stressful situations

Academic proficiency in mathematics and language arts

Bilingual skill (if applicable)

Education

Minimum valid Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator

Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent with 60 hours of college coursework

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Community Based Special Education Paraprofessional (#111750, 111767) JobID: 12571

Date Posted: 5/4/2026

Date Available: 08/10/2026

Vacancy

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Early Childhood Special Education Community Based Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member, the community based paraprofessional assists in the educational, functional, and social development of students in a variety of settings including Head Start, childcare centers, and community-based preschools to provide support to a student or students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

• Assists and guides students with academic tasks and functional skills as assigned by teacher/clinician.
• Supervises and assists students with transitions in classroom and educational settings, during structured and unstructured activities indicated by the Individual Education Plan, both within and outside of the school building (e.g., lunchroom, restroom, playground, applicable community settings).
• Provides academic, functional, and behavioral support to student(s) in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other related support plans.
• Assists with communication, scheduling, and adaptations of curriculum and the educational environment to meet the needs of students.
• Works with students individually or in small groups as assigned to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists with record‑keeping as needed to track and record student progress.
• Implements established classroom management strategies to ensure student safety, a supportive and responsive learning environment for all, and student engagement in learning activities.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as directed.
• Applies all rules and procedures governing safety protocols and methods of assistance for students.
• Collaborates and cooperates with classroom teachers and other staff to coordinate instructional plans for students and prepare for activities.
• Uses computers, instructional technology, assistive devices, equipment and materials necessary for student and teacher support; utilizes computers and software applications when necessary (e.g., Google Suite) and supports students in their use.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development as needed or requested.
• Assists students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as the restroom.
• Implements therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and sensory breaks under the supervision of special education personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists with breaks and meeting coverage during team meeting times.
• Travels to different Community Based Organizations; mileage will be reimbursed.

Education / Licensure

• Minimum valid Illinois Professional Educator License with stipulations, endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator.
• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent with 60 hours of college coursework.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, adaptable to change in the workplace; initiative and follow‑through with responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Academic proficiency in mathematics and language arts (reading, writing, comprehension) and ability to support students with grade‑level content.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Knowledge of curriculum materials and instructional techniques desirable.
• Professionalism as a student role model and in the performance of duties as a colleague.
• Bilingual paraprofessional positions require fluency in speaking and writing in designated language to support translation of materials and interpreting if appropriate.

Work Environment and Physical Activity

Position may require ability to participate fully in training, regular certification and use of established methods of de‑escalation and physical management of students. Work is performed within the school/district environment where temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively minimal. The job requires the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly communicate verbally, see, and hear.
• Ability to pull, push, ambulate, perform tasks from standing and seated position, and use fine motor manipulation during normal duties.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds.
• Ability to maneuver and physically assist students as necessary.
• May require assisting student(s) with activities of daily living, including toileting, diapering, and eating, to ensure participation in school or learning activities as indicated in IEP.
• May assist toileting, diapering, feeding, and lifting of students.
• Travel required to Community Based Settings.
• Serve as a role model for all students and perform duties to create an environment conducive to providing an enhanced and engaged learning opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL.
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Salary Advancement.
• IMRF contribution included in base salary.
• 403B.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year is 181 days and is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education. A physical exam and a negative Tuberculosis test are required. FLSA Non‑Exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer.