Special Education Aide: Empower Students & Support Learning

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,299 - 32,143; Full time

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support instructional programs within assigned classrooms and assist in supervising and instructing students with special needs in regular or self-contained settings.

Under supervision, you will adapt activities, administer tests, provide basic health care, monitor safety, communicate with staff and families, and help implement IEP goals to reinforce learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.
• Professional Educator License
• Substitute Teaching License
• Educator License with Stipulations (TBE)
• Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
• Job related experience is desired.
• Targeted, job related education with study in a job-related area.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area

Job description

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support instructional programs within assigned classrooms and assist in supervising and instructing students with special needs in regular or self-contained settings.

Under supervision, you will adapt activities, administer tests, provide basic health care, monitor safety, communicate with staff and families, and help implement IEP goals to reinforce learning outcomes.