Full-Time Special Education Para-Professional

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Riverside, IL seeks a paraprofessional to support students with disabilities and assist teachers in delivering district core curriculum across settings. The role requires a Paraprofessional License (ELS-PARA), SUB certificate or PEL, physical ability to assist with lifting and mobility, and strong written and verbal communication with staff, students, and administration.

Immediate opening.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License (ELS-PARA), SUB or PEL license required.
• Physical ability to assist with lifting, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with staff, students, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Accommodate the special needs of students with disabilities.
• Assist in providing access to core curriculum in varied settings.
• Update teachers on student progress.
• Provide direct care for students who are physically/medically fragile.
• Support instruction toward IEP goals.
• Help prepare and use specialized instructional materials.
• Duplicate and assemble instructional materials with office/AV equipment.
• Incorporate the Six Pillars of Character Counts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paraprofessional License

Physical ability

Communication skills

Job description

Duties

• Accommodate the special needs of students with learning, physical, emotional/behavioral, and/or cognitive disabilities.
• Assist the teacher in providing students with equal access to district adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Update the teacher(s) regarding student progress.
• Provide direct assistance to ensure appropriate care for students who are physically and/or medically fragile, including the provision of personal care needs.
• Assist in implementing instruction necessary for students to meet academic and behavioral expectations, and IEP goals.
• Assist with the preparation of, and work with specialized instructional materials.
• Duplicate and assemble instructional materials using office equipment, computer, and AV equipment.
• Incorporate the Six Pillars of Character Counts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,

Caring, and Citizenship

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License (ELS-PARA), SUB certificate or Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Physical ability to assist with lifting students (as needed), climb stairs, walk extensively, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal), make decisions, resolve conflict, and effectively work with staff, students, and Administration

Salary/Benefits

RBEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - Category IV $20.00/hour

Additional Notes

Immediate opening