Paraprofessional II - Special Education Self Contained

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 16,377 - 23,325; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Illinois is looking for a Paraprofessional II in Special Education, responsible for supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and providing direct assistance to students with special needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 48 college hours, along with experience in general office operations. This role requires maintaining a positive rapport with students, staff, and parents while assisting with community-based instruction and monitoring student behavior.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with 48 college hours.
• Experience in general office operations preferred.
• Ability to act as a role model for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing students' Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Monitor and control student behavior in classrooms.
• Provide physical assistance to students as needed.

Skills

General office and use of computers

Ability to maintain good rapport with students and staff

Physical ability to assist with lifting students

Education

High school graduate or equivalent and 48 college hours

Tools

Computer operations

Word processing

Job description

Paraprofessional II - Special Education Self Contained JobID: 1785

• Date Posted:
  3/3/2026
• Location:
  CAMPUS
• Date Available:
  Upon Hire

Education/Certification Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent and 48 college hours

Experience Required:

• General office and use of computers

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Act as a role model for students
• Have the ability to maintain good rapport with school staff, students, and parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Physical ability to assist with lifting students

Technology Proficiency: Level 1

• Computer operations
• Word processing
• Data archiving
• E-mail
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Function

The Paraprofessional II (Special Education) assists in implementing the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), participates in selecting, planning, organizing and evaluating materials, and releases the teacher from routine tasks.

Responsibilities

Instruction

• Plans with teacher and parent(s)/guardian(s) for the development and implementation of the IEP.
• Provides assistance to teacher in preparing and using instructional materials.
• Assists students with learning activities.
• Provides community-based instruction as directed by teacher/administrator.
• Accompanies students to mainstream settings working under the direction of the classroom teacher, including the cafeteria, library, field trips, assemblies, pep rallies, and other activities.

Behavior

• Assists in monitoring and control of student behavior in the classroom and other areas.
• Assists in the implementation and documentation of the student behavior management plan as directed by teacher/administrator.
• Physically restrains students as directed.

Physical

• Gives physical assistance to students as needed, including toileting, feeding, positioning, locomotion, and other services.
• Assists with physical education activities and provides direct instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Provides in-pool assistance and instruction to students in the aquatics program.

Materials

• Provides assistance to teacher in the preparation, usage, and storage of instructional materials, including bulletin boards, displays, centers, and media equipment.
• Assists in keeping the classroom and restroom clean during the school day.

Community-Based Instruction

• Accompanies students via public transportation to community-based training sites and provides direct instruction as directed by the teacher.

Transportation

• Assists and/or monitors the transportation of students.
• Assists in maintaining student records, including grades, attendance, and student folders.
• Assists in collating information and preparing reports, including enrollments, class counts, and contact hours.
• Schedules and/or notifies participants and assists in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and IEP process (secondary only).
• Assists in the development and production of IEPs.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding student lessons and progress.

Testing

• Assists in testing routines.
• Scores objective measurement instruments.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned by the campus administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Challenging situations, limited in-District travel, and moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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CCISD Human Resources
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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Salary: ISUP/503: $14.41 minimum/hour (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

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