Special Education Assistant

Glenbard High School District 87; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Group term life/ADD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

IMRF contributions

Paid leave

Job summary

Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, IL seeks a Special Education Assistant to support classrooms and students under the supervision of the Assistant Principal for Operations. This 10-month position (181 days) with a 7-hour day provides the essential duties of assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping with instructional tasks.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, paraprofessional approval, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant.
• Must be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require musical accompaniment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision
• May assist or coordinate mandate school testing.
• May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g. bathroom, changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding students, grooming, etc.)
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dignity and professional conduct

Reading and analyzing documents

Professional writing

Math basics

Interpersonal skills

Testing administration familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal)

Job description

Job ID

RR-212797

Closing Date

Until Filled

Position

Special Education Assistant *Hard to Fill Vacancy

Building

Glenbard South High School

Position Type

AFSCME Tier 4

Term

10 Months, 181 Days

Hours

7

License Required

ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL

Supervisor

Assistant Principal for Operations

Rate of Pay

$21.09

• This position can receive up to $1,200 bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group term life/ADD insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Required contributions to IMRF
• Paid leave

Start Date

ASAP

Position Summary

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license
• May require musical accompaniment skills

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (not All Inclusive)

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision
• May assist or coordinate mandate school testing.
• May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g. bathroom, changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding students, grooming, etc.)
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media
• Ability to write professional communications
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Mr. Taff Nielsen

Assistant Principal for Operations

[e-mail]

630-469-6500

Glenbard South High School

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.