Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.75 Hours Per Day

Dakota School District 201; United States; On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Personal time

IMRF membership

Job summary

Dakota School District 201 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a 6.75-hour day. The role involves assisting with classroom instruction, providing attention and guidance to students, and collaborating with the classroom teacher on daily plans and progress observations.

This position works with both general and special education students, including small-group instruction and implementation of teacher-planned activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and instruction
• Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate
• Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and observations
• Working in small groups with students
• Implementing teacher-planned activities for individuals and small groups of students
• 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Instruction support

Student assistance

Communication with teacher

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.75 hours per day

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

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

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Classroom Aide
• Date Posted: 7/28/2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and instruction
• Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate
• Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations
• Working in small groups with students
• Implementing teacher-planned activities for individuals and small groups of students
• 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. However, arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments should be avoided.

Assist with students outside the classroom

• Supervising your students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.
• Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities
• Escorting students to various locations in building
• Toileting and diapering students
• Meeting, loading and unloading buses
• Some specialized training may be required to meet the needs of the students. Should additional training be required to assist special education students it will be at no cost to the employee.

Assumes any other job related duties, which may from time to time be delegated by building administration/special education supervisors. Furthermore, the superior shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Education and Training

Minimum High School Diploma

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)