Special Education Paraprofessional: Elevate Student Learning

SD104; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SD104 is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education, to support students under the direction of building leaders and the Special Education Director. The role focuses on assisting with planned instruction, behavior supports, and adaptive learning environments to promote student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and administrators, with emphasis on using instructional strategies and technology to reinforce learning objectives in a 180-day school year

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional approval or ISBE Teaching License.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and textbooks.
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Orally and in writing, present information effectively to educators, administrators, parents, students, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and instruction.
• Uses standard office equipment including PC, printer, copy/fax, and telephone.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow written plans and certified staff direction.
• Use instructional time effectively.
• Use instructional strategies and materials as determined by the instructional team.
• Re-teach and reinforce essential concepts and content across the curriculum.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning.
• Use a variety of positive behavioral supports.
• Provide least intrusive level of support based on the learning environment.
• Use routines and procedures to facilitate transitions.
• Adapt the physical environment to provide optimal learning opportunities.
• Implement individualized reinforcement systems.
• Implement active supervision when responsible for non-instructional groups.
• Use strategies to assist in developing social skills.
• Support individuals in following prescribed classroom routines.
• Record information in various formats.
• Assist in collecting and providing objective, accurate information.
• Facilitate the integration of individuals with exceptionalities into various settings.
• Use and maintain educational and assistive technology.
• Assist with personal care of individual students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and central office administrators.

Skills

Reading

Analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Tech integration

Bilingual Spanish

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional approval or ISBE Teaching License

Job description

SD104 is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education, to support students under the direction of building leaders and the Special Education Director. The role focuses on assisting with planned instruction, behavior supports, and adaptive learning environments to promote student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and administrators, with emphasis on using instructional strategies and technology to reinforce learning objectives in a 180-day school year