Paraprofessional - Program Aide

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students with IEP goals throughout the school day. You will assist with academics and daily routines, maintain safety, help the teacher with tasks, and ensure students stay on a strict schedule.

Requires good communication, basic math and computer skills, and holding an ELS or PEL license. Ideal candidates are organized, patient, and able to collaborate with staff, parents, and students to

Qualifications

• Must hold an ELS Paraprofessional license or PEL.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills as well as some general office skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs throughout the day with academics and daily school routines.
• Help students follow a strict schedule and maintain safety while school is in session.
• Assist the teacher with miscellaneous classroom tasks and support students to meet IEP goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Office skills

Education

ELS Paraprofessional license

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

STARTING DATE

Immediately

WORK HOURS

10 Months / Full-Time

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist students with special needs throughout the day with academics and daily school routines. Will assist the students in following a strict schedule and maintaining his/her safety while school is in session. Assist the teacher with miscellaneous classroom tasks. Support the students and teacher to ensure success of each student in meeting his/her IEP goals. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

MUST hold an ELS (Paraprofessional) license or Professional Educator License (PEL). Good written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of staff, parents and students. Basic math and computer skills as well as some general office skills are needed.

The District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates in. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Huntley #158 Policies .