Paraprofessional - Special Education( Grades 9-12)

McLean County Unit District No; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid benefits

Starting pay range based on experience

Job summary

McLean County Unit District No in Normal, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education for NCWHS (grades 9-12). The position supports students with learning disabilities, autism, or mild behavioral concerns within the district's program.

Fall 2026 start, 1.0 FTE, non-exempt, working under building personnel. The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, assisting with self‑care and adaptive equipment, and maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct in the

Qualifications

• Registered license with Regional Office of Education #17 at time of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and the public.
• Professional enforcement of school regulations and policies.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with employees and students.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lb.
• Capable of pushing/pulling up to 10 lb.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Present subject matter to students under direction of teachers using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing.
• Establish a supportive, sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team when requested.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Work with students who have multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Be familiar with and use adaptive equipment including communication devices, wheelchairs, and adaptive feeding tools.
• Assist students with self‑care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• Perform tasks students cannot do, such as taking notes, handling materials, or holding books.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Lift up to 50 lb

Adaptability

Job description

Paraprofessional – Special Education (Grades 9-12) – JobID: 10409

Position Type: Special Education
Location: Normal Community West High School (NCWHS)
Date Available: Fall 2026
Department: Building Personnel
Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.0

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for working closely with students in a general education classroom who have learning disabilities, autism, or mild behavioral concerns on a regular basis to provide them with the support needed to gain full benefit from the district's special education program.

DUTIES

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Present subject matter to students under direction of teachers using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing.
• Establish a supportive, sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team when requested.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Work with students who have multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Be familiar with and use adaptive equipment including communication devices, wheelchairs, and adaptive feeding tools.
• Assist students with self‑care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• Perform tasks students cannot do, such as taking notes, handling materials, or holding books.
• Handle resistive students when required.
• Act as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality of student information as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Assist the classroom teacher with other tasks necessary for a professional and positive classroom environment, and perform other teacher‑aide duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered license with the Regional Office of Education #17 at time of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and the public.
• Professional enforcement of school regulations and policies.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with employees and students.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lb.
• Capable of pushing/pulling up to 10 lb.
• Detail oriented.

CERTIFICATION

Must possess an educator license endorsed for a paraprofessional educator or professional educator license at time of hire.

COMPENSATION

Fully Board Paid medical, dental, and vision benefits. Starting pay range is $19.48 - $22.40 per hour based on experience under the 2026‑2027 Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule.