Special Education Building Paraprofessional 6.5 Hours/Day (2026-2027 School Year)

Rockford Public School District #205; Greendale (IL); Presencial; USD 24 452 - 25 830; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Rockford Public School District #205 is seeking a Special Education Building Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher and special education students under supervision, supporting instructional activities and behavioral management within the building.

Position requires a minimum high school diploma, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with classroom management and instruction, including providing attention, direction and assistance to students; communicate with the teacher about daily plans and observations; participate in small group activities and individualized tutoring.
• Supervise students in corridors, lunchroom, playground, and during field trips or school activities.
• Assist with clerical duties and preparation of classroom materials; help with data collection and recording as directed.
• Support with the physical needs of students, including transfer, toileting, and feeding assistance as outlined by staff.
• Participate in specialized programming such as signing, PECs, or other methods as required.

Conhecimentos

Oral communication

Written communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Special Education Building Paraprofessional 6.5 Hours/Day (2026-2027 School Year) – JobID: 23214

Compensation Range

Starts at $17.75/hour or $18.75/hour for self-contained positions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement

AFSCME Local 692

Summary

Working under supervision of the classroom teacher and other special education professionals. Carries out the educational programs developed by the special education teacher and assists special education students as requested by the building administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Classroom Management and Instruction

   Assist with classroom management and instruction, including:

   • Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate.
   • Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations.
   • Individual tutoring.
   • Working in small groups with students.
   • Implementing teacher‑planned activities for individuals and small groups.
   • Encouraging appropriate behavior.
   • Assisting in the implementation of the students’ behavior management program.
   • Observing, recording and charting academic and behavioral progress.
   • Accompanying and/or assisting mainstreamed students in regular classrooms.
   • Serving as resource person for the substitute upon teacher absence.
   • Working with general education students and other special education students in the building when requested while avoiding arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments.
2. Assist with students outside the classroom
   • Supervising students in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc., and the general population.
   • Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities.
   • Escorting students to various locations in the building.
   • Meeting, loading and unloading buses.
   • Helping evacuate students during fire drills.
3. Assist in classroom housekeeping
   • Collecting money and keeping records.
   • Setting up rooms for conferences.
   • Passing out paper and supplies.
   • Assisting in set up, operation and maintenance of equipment.
   • Maintaining lights, window shades and room temperature.
   • Maintaining an orderly and neat classroom environment.
4. Assist with clerical duties
   • Preparing data for reporting to parents.
   • Copying information on school records.
   • Correcting students’ work for evaluation by a teacher.
   • Keeping files of students’ work.
   • Preparing classroom material as chosen and designed by teachers (dittos, flash cards, etc.).
   • Creating charts, bulletin boards and other visual materials planned by the teacher.
   • Preparing student lists.
5. Assist with physical needs of students
   • Toileting and diapering students between the ages of 3 and 21.
   • Assisting students during swimming activities and getting dressed afterward.
   • Assisting with lifting and positioning of students.
   • Feeding students at lunch time, including prescriptive feeding programs outlined by the occupational therapist.
6. Participate in specialized programming
   • Signing programs and other specialized methods (e.g., signing, PECs).
   • Sensory motor activities.
   • Work‑related activities.

Additional Requirements

Some specialized training may be required; it will be provided at no cost to the employee.

Education & Training

Minimum High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good oral, written and communication skills.

This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes. It describes duties and responsibilities, which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The principal activities are representative and necessarily all inclusive.