Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide instructional and support services in multiple classroom settings under the supervision of teachers. The role focuses on assisting students with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs while upholding confidentiality.

The paraprofessional will collaborate with staff, monitor students, and support IEP goals and classroom activities, including transitions, récess, lunch, and field trips.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• 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 Individualized Education Plan (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.
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff.
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members.
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments.
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration.
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades.
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff.
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

Skills

IEP knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication with staff

Across grade experience

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval

Tools

Technology basics

Job description

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide instructional and support services in multiple classroom settings under the supervision of teachers. The role focuses on assisting students with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs while upholding confidentiality.

The paraprofessional will collaborate with staff, monitor students, and support IEP goals and classroom activities, including transitions, récess, lunch, and field trips.