Paraprofessional (3 positions)

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to provide academic and social support for students in Yorkville CUSD 115. In this 10-month position, you will collaborate with school personnel, assist with interventions, and support individual students in accessing their curriculum. Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, providing direct instructional support, and assisting with daily activities. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate collaboration skills with school personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and personnel.
• Effective organizational skills and time management are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and social support for students in the classroom.
• Implement and monitor educational interventions for students.
• Assist students with daily activities such as feeding and personal hygiene.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

Job Summary

The role of the paraprofessional is to provide academic and social support for students and in the classroom to increase curriculum access for students in Yorkville CUSD 115. The paraprofessional must demonstrate collaboration skills with school personnel, work in implementation and monitoring of interventions, support small groups or individual students, and facilitate communication between stakeholders for each student. This is a 10‑month position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of student needs, including educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as determined by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility to meet staff and student needs.

Planning and Preparation

• Check and maintain appropriate student‑related equipment after receiving specialized training.
• Complete paperwork and data‑tracking duties to assist the educational team.
• Communicate concerns and predictions of challenges to the professional team for planning.
• Provide direct instructional and academic support to students throughout the day as directed by the team.
• Assist students with daily activities such as lifting, positioning, feeding, using the washroom, and personal hygiene.
• Implement special tools/programs following training to assist students with varied needs/diagnoses.

Instruction

• Assist teachers in maintaining an inclusive, learning‑centered environment.
• Assist and monitor student use of assistive technology.
• Assist students in accessing instructional content through organization, accommodations, and modifications.

Professional Responsibilities

• Establish a positive rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Consult or meet with teachers or professionals to resolve concerns and seek guidance for new tasks.

Professional Conduct, Leadership and Growth

• Provide timely communication about students or concerns impacting assignments, equipment