One-on-One Special Education Aide

The St; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Positive impact on students' lives

Job summary

The St in O’Fallon, IL seeks a Special Education Individual Care Aide to provide one-on-one support to a student with disabilities, ensuring safety and active participation in school activities. You will assist with physical care tasks and reinforce instructional goals under the guidance of teachers.

You will work with the educational team to implement accommodations, monitor behavior, document progress, and foster independence.

Qualifications

• Hold a paraprofessional letter of approval.
• Pleasant collaborative personality and maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to work with and around children.
• Ability to operate tech equipment.
• Possess keyboarding skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Emotionally and physically able to perform the duties required of the position.
• Have a good command of the English language (spoken and written).
• Basic knowledge of first aid and health room procedures.
• Possess general knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized support to a student with disabilities in alignment with the student's IEP.
• Assist with physical care tasks such as feeding, toileting, dressing, and mobility as needed to ensure student safety and comfort.
• Support the student's participation in academic instruction by reinforcing lessons, adapting materials under teacher direction, and helping with organization and task completion.
• Supervise the student during transitions, lunch, recess, and other non-classroom settings, promoting inclusion and appropriate behavior.
• Monitor and document student behavior, progress, and needs in collaboration with the teacher and case manager.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior intervention plans or other specialized strategies as directed by certified staff.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with the supervising teacher and student services team.
• Help the student develop independence and self-advocacy skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Build a caring, structured, and supportive relationship that contributes to a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings as required.
• Support instructional activities by reinforcing lessons, guiding small groups, administering assessments, and performing curriculum-related tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Foster supportive, professional relationships with students, promoting independence while avoiding excessive emotional reliance.

Skills

Paraprofessional letter of approval

Collaborative personality

Able to work with children

Operate tech equipment

Keyboarding skills

Confidentiality

Emotional and physical ability

English language proficiency

First aid knowledge

Office equipment knowledge

Job description

The St in O’Fallon, IL seeks a Special Education Individual Care Aide to provide one-on-one support to a student with disabilities, ensuring safety and active participation in school activities. You will assist with physical care tasks and reinforce instructional goals under the guidance of teachers.

You will work with the educational team to implement accommodations, monitor behavior, document progress, and foster independence.