Special Education Paraprofessional/Aide

Morton Community Unit School District 709; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack at Morton High School is seeking a Special Education RISE Aide to support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement.

The role is part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days with ASAP availability. The paraprofessional license and ability to lift 30 lbs are required, along with background checks and a pre-employment physical. Wage ranges from $18.50 to $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Pre-employment physical and functional lift test, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review are required.

Responsibilities

• Works with students to practice targeted learning goals.
• Implements IEP objectives with students and supports skill practice.
• Facilitates activities to reinforce targeted skills per IEPs.
• Records data on student performance and behavior for progress monitoring.
• Provides timely feedback to the lead teacher on student progress or challenges.
• Monitors student behavior and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Assists with restroom and hygiene care and transfers using wheelchairs or adaptive seating.
• Maintains awareness of student safety and whereabouts and upholds professionalism.

Skills

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Morton High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Rate: $18.50-19.00/hr.

TITLE: Special Education RISE Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and functional lift test, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal, District Administration

JOB GOAL:

To support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth by providing targeted academic and skills reinforcement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works individually with students to practice targeted learning goals.
• Practices specific Individualized Education Program objectives with students.
• Facilitates activities that help students practice the specific skills targeted in their individualized education plans (IEP).
• Records accurate data on student performance and behavior during intervention sessions to assist the teacher with progress monitoring.
• Provides immediate feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress or specific challenges observed during small-group sessions.
• Monitors and supports student behavioral progress according to established plans, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• De-escalates and helps to calm frustrated or overwhelmed students using approved verbal and physical techniques.
• Helps students with restroom and hygiene care.
• Transfers students in and out of wheelchairs, standers, or adaptive seating.
• Demonstrates awareness of student safety and maintains accurate knowledge of student whereabouts.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district office administrator.

Note: The responsibilities may include other duties as assigned, as the responsibilities listed above represent a majority of the tasks, though not an exhaustive list.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

EVALUATION:

One written evaluation per year and every other year after three consecutive years of employment. Evaluations completed by the principal.