Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Joliet Public Schools District 86; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Joliet Public Schools District 86 seeks a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the direction of teachers and site administrators. The role involves assisting with individual or small-group instruction, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining student documentation.

Qualified candidates hold a State of Illinois PARA license or equivalent, have a high school diploma or 30 college hours, and show commitment to student well-being and instruction.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Self-Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
• High School Diploma or minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit/Degree preferred
• Must be NCLB highly qualified
• Demonstrated concern for the child’s well-being
• Willingness to accept instruction

Responsibilities

• Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
• Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
• Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with critical daily activities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform general clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, preparing materials for classroom use, etc.
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
• Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling and correct usage.
• Attend building meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Confidentiality

Office software

Education

Illinois PARA license or Educator license with PARA endorsement (Self-Contained General Ed)

High school diploma or 30 college hours

NCLB Highly Qualified

Concern for child well-being

Willingness to accept instruction

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Software

Job description

Joliet Public Schools District 86 seeks a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the direction of teachers and site administrators. The role involves assisting with individual or small-group instruction, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining student documentation.

Qualified candidates hold a State of Illinois PARA license or equivalent, have a high school diploma or 30 college hours, and show commitment to student well-being and instruction.