Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE to provide instructional and support services under teacher supervision. The role supports academic, behavioral, language and physical needs of students with special needs.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff, maintain records, and assist with test accommodations and everyday activities such as bus, lunchroom and recess supervision.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs.
• CPI Certification, if required.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

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 students by the school community; facilitate social interaction with teachers and peers.
• Assist staff with other activities when available.
• Assist/monitor students to and from bus when needed.
• Assist/monitor student recess – indoors and outdoors when needed.
• Assist/monitor students in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills under supervision/training.
• Assist/monitor students with toileting and other physical needs with appropriate supervision.
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment.
• Assist students during emergencies, drills and field trips.
• Exhibit knowledge of students’ IEP goals, medical needs and limitations.
• Assist with instructional activities as outlined by staff; modify materials as directed.
• Implement behavioral intervention plan as needed.
• Attend ongoing training as needed.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Refer questions/concerns from parents to staff.
• Assist students to complete lessons, assignments and tests.
• Assist in implementing test accommodations/modifications during tests.

Skills

ISBE Paraprofessional License

Technology willingness

Desire to work with special needs

CPI Certification

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

IEP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE position available. 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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• CPI Certification, if required
• 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 para must 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.