Severe Needs Paraprofessional

West Aurora School District 129; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Aurora School District 129 in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Special Education Severe Needs Paraprofessional to assist students with self-help skills and instructional activities under the supervision of the classroom team.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with a start date of 08/14/2024 and an end date of 05/30/2025. Candidates must hold an ELS Paraprofessional License/Endorsement and work well with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Valid ELS paraprofessional license/endorsement.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, and squat to support self-help skills.
• Ability to work on a classroom team with teachers and staff.
• Willingness to assist students with self-care and needs.

Skills

Lifting & mobility

Team collaboration

Taking direction

Self-care support

Student behavior support

Education

ELS - Paraprofessional License/Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Severe Needs Paraprofessional

Hope Wall

Full-time - 7 hours per day

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Start Date: 08/14/2024

End Date: 05/30/2025

Requirements

• ELS - Paraprofessional License/Endorsement
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, and/or squat in order to support students with self-help skills and instructional activities
• Ability to work effectively on a classroom team alongside other paraprofessionals, classroom service providers, and the teacher
• Ability to take direction and execute tasks while also taking initiative
• Willingness to support students with self-care and self-helps tasks such as bathroom, grooming, and meal times
• Ability to provide support to a classroom teacher managing student behaviors and social emotional needs