Paraprofessional - Program Aide

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant at Marlowe Middle School. This full-time role runs 10 months with an immediate start, supporting students with special needs throughout academics and daily routines.

You will assist the teacher with classroom tasks, help students adhere to schedules, and contribute to meeting each student’s IEP goals. Some duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to communicate with staff, and

Education

ELS Paraprofessional license

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Tools

Basic math

Computer skills

General office skills

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

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 .