Impactful Special Education Paraeducator

Sylvania; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a SPECIALIZEDPARAEDUCATOR to support students in a Special Education program. The role provides physical, emotional, and academic assistance daily, aligned with the district's IEPs.

Reports to classroom teacher and school administrator, with primary responsibility for enabling access to the district’s special education services. Responsibilities include grouping students, assisting with tests, developing tailored strategies, supervising during activities, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or ETS approved.
• ParaPRO Assessment Test required.
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with Paraprofessional Endorsement.
• Experience and training to work effectively with students in an educational setting.
• Basic computer knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assist with achievement and diagnostic tests as assigned by the teacher.
• Help devise strategies to reinforce materials based on individual needs.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, and field trips.
• Serve as a resource to teachers, substitutes and administrators.
• Guide students in independent and remedial work as assigned.

Skills

Experience with students

Computer literacy

Emotional stability

Ability to lift 35 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credits or ETS

ParaPRO Assessment Test

ELS paraprofessional endorsement

Job description

Sylvania seeks a SPECIALIZEDPARAEDUCATOR to support students in a Special Education program. The role provides physical, emotional, and academic assistance daily, aligned with the district's IEPs.

Reports to classroom teacher and school administrator, with primary responsibility for enabling access to the district’s special education services. Responsibilities include grouping students, assisting with tests, developing tailored strategies, supervising during activities, and maintaining