Special Education Guided Support

Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Signing bonus

Job summary

Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 seeks a full-time Special Education Assistant for Daniel Wright Junior High School. You will support students with moderate to severe impairments, assisting in program delivery under teacher supervision and collaborating with related staff.

Responsibilities include confidentially handling student information, assisting with behavior management, and providing personal care and data collection as directed by the teacher.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional or Sub License is required.
• LBS 1 endorsement PreK-9 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the educational program for students with moderate to severe disabilities under supervision.
• Support students within the special education and general education settings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with students.
• Demonstrate ability to lift and position students (30-90 pounds) with proper equipment.
• Assist in behavior management and sensory systems as directed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Provide ongoing care for classroom equipment and materials.

Skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Student support

Caregiving

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional or Sub License

LBS 1 endorsement PreK-9 preferred

Job description

Special Education Guided Support JobID: 1819

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Daniel Wright Junior High School
• Date Available: Immediate

Description

Full-time Daniel Wright Junior High School special education support position working with students with moderate to severe impairments. Hours are Monday – Friday 7:55 AM to 3:40 pm on student attendance days.

Duties to Include

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the educational program for students with moderate to severe disabilities under the direct supervision of the special education teacher, general education teacher and related service personnel.
• Support students within the special education setting and the general education setting.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with students.
• Demonstrate an ability to lift and position students (30-90 pounds or greater) with proper equipment and training.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with established procedures of the classroom.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior management and sensory systems as established by the program and teacher.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, and serve as a role model for all students in the building.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff in the building.
• Provide ongoing care for classroom equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate cooperation to a team approach in working with a variety of staff members including other associates, related service staff and teachers.
• Collect data and facilitate accommodations and modifications as directed by the teacher.
• Provide personal care to students including but not limited to: toileting assistance, changing of student's clothes, and lunch preparation/ feeding administration as directed by the teacher or nursing personnel.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional or Sub License required
• LBS 1 endorsement PreKindergarten through Grade 9 preferred

Salary

$20.48- $21.74/hr (higher pay based on licensure, education and experience)

Referral and Signing Compensation

Current employees that refer an individual for open associate, custodial or bus driver positions who is then hired by the district and the new employee remains employed for 60 days will receive a $250 "referral bonus". The new employees in these categories will receive a $500 signing bonus if they remain employed for more than 60 days.

Selection Procedure

Administrators will review submitted applications on a regular basis and contact potential candidates for interviews.