Elementary Special Education Para - Intensive Support PT

School District 27J (Inc); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 27J (Inc) is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Intensive Support for elementary students on a part-time schedule. You will provide direct academic and behavioral support, assist with life skills, and collaborate with teachers to implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.

This role requires physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds, data collection, records maintenance, and sometimes personal care tasks as delegated by the school nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with students with social/emotional disabilities preferred but not required.
• Ability to interpret Behavior Intervention Plans and IEPs; follow district handbooks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and support for students with disabilities in both special education and general education classrooms.
• Modify academic materials and classroom environment under direction of the Special Education teacher or related service providers.
• Identify and facilitate peer relationships and natural supports.
• Follow through with prescribed behavior intervention plans and CPI de-escalation when needed.
• Maintain required forms and records as requested by teachers or therapists.
• Assist with minor clerical duties and attend trainings.
• Attend student staffings as requested and collaborate with other paraprofessionals.
• Follow daily routines and schedules for individual students to ensure consistency.

Skills

Reading IEPs/BIPs

Data collection & reporting

Math concepts (algebra & geometry)

Crisis management

Patience and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School District 27J (Inc) is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Intensive Support for elementary students on a part-time schedule. You will provide direct academic and behavioral support, assist with life skills, and collaborate with teachers to implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.

This role requires physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds, data collection, records maintenance, and sometimes personal care tasks as delegated by the school nurse.