One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

IMRF contributions

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 in Antioch, IL seeks an One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional programs, supervise and assist students with special needs in general education or self-contained settings, and help implement IEP and behavior plans.

The role emphasizes active supervision, data collection, behavior management, assisting with personal care, communication with teachers, and participation in CPI training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Paraprofessional license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to model and coach behavior management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement student\'s behavior support plan and collect IEP/behavior data as directed by the student\'s team.
• Provide active supervision in academic and nonacademic settings (lunch, recess, field trips, bussing, etc.).
• Assist with daily schedule, transitions, sensory breaks, and use of rewards/motivators.
• Enforce school-wide behavioral expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or the Pyramid Model.
• Support instruction by implementing materials, reinforcing lessons, and assisting with tests/assignments under teacher direction.
• Assist with personal care needs (see Personal Care Support below).
• Escort and supervise the student across settings (classroom, field trips, emergency drills, etc.).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher and case manager on student progress.
• Intervene appropriately in behavioral incidents to ensure safety.
• Support the assigned student throughout the school day. If the assigned student is absent, check in with the building administrator regarding other duties that may be assigned for the day.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Respond with empathy to students displaying screaming, crying, or aggressive behavior, and help manage or minimize disruption.
• Participate in training and professional development to better serve students (i CPI training, etc.).
• Act as a mandated reporter.
• Learn to use and support student use of assistive technology and communication devices.
• Physically assist students with tasks including walking, participation across various environments, and loading/unloading from bus or vehicle.
• Encourage and support positive peer interactions.
• Participate in training and professional development to better serve students (i CPI training, etc.).
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and collaborative presence on the team.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Behavior management

Student supervision

Job description

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 in Antioch, IL seeks an One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional programs, supervise and assist students with special needs in general education or self-contained settings, and help implement IEP and behavior plans.

The role emphasizes active supervision, data collection, behavior management, assisting with personal care, communication with teachers, and participation in CPI training and professional development.