Education Support Specialist: Inspire Student Growth

FullBloom; Mount Prospect (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

FullBloom is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs in a collaborative classroom. You will work closely with teachers to deliver individualized support, track progress, and reinforce learning through targeted activities.

The role emphasizes behavior support, data-informed instruction, and safe, supportive supervision of students throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning by assigning relevant tasks and using data to select materials; conduct one‑on‑one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and guiding independent study or enrichment activities.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de‑escalation techniques and crisis management to maintain safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Educational support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FullBloom is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs in a collaborative classroom. You will work closely with teachers to deliver individualized support, track progress, and reinforce learning through targeted activities.

The role emphasizes behavior support, data-informed instruction, and safe, supportive supervision of students throughout the school day.