Paraprofessional - Program Aide

Huntley Community School District 158; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntley Community School District 158 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant for Marlowe Middle School. The role is 10 months, full-time, and involves supporting students with academics and daily routines under the supervision of teachers.

Responsibilities include aiding students in following a strict schedule, maintaining safety, and helping with miscellaneous classroom tasks to advance each student's IEP goals. Strong communication with staff, parents, and students is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an ELS paraprofessional license or Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills, plus general office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academics and daily school routines.
• Help maintain student safety and follow a strict schedule.
• Assist the teacher with classroom tasks and support IEP goal progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Office skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

ELS Paraprofessional license

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Tools

Office software

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  

LOCATION OF WORK: Marlowe Middle School

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: MUSThold 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 .