Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE (IDEA)

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a rewarding role as a Special Education Paraprofessional. This position is crucial in providing instructional support and fostering a positive learning environment for students with special needs. You'll collaborate with teachers and staff, assist students in various activities, and help implement individualized education plans. If you have a passion for making a difference and supporting students' growth, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to their success and well-being in a nurturing educational setting.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval required.
• Must have a desire to work with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support academic, behavioral, language, and physical needs of students.
• Assist students during emergency situations, drills, and field trips.

Skills

ISBE Paraprofessional License

Basic technology knowledge

Desire to work with special needs students

CPI Certification

Understanding of IEP

Confidentiality maintenance

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE (IDEA) JobID: 5958

• Date Posted:
  2/6/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
  

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has a Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE (IDEA) 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
• 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.