Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide instructional and support services to students under the supervision of teachers. The role involves assisting with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs across multiple grades, collaborating with staff and maintaining records.

The position requires a valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval, a willingness to learn technology, and a commitment to student confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Desire to work with students with special needs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities under staff supervision.
• Communicate with teachers, staff and students.
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data as needed.
• Implement behavioral interventions as directed by staff.
• Assist with testing accommodations/modifications during assessments.
• Assist with caring for students during meals, recess, and toileting.

Skills

Paraprofessional License

Willingness to learn technology

IEP knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Confidentiality

Support for students with special need

Tools

Technology basics

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
  
• Date Available:
  10/16/2026
  

Special Education Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period – indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
• Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the paramust provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour. Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 12:43:12 AM CST.

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