Special Education Paraprofessional — Empower Students' Growth

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSIL Medical/Vision/Dental

FSA

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403B

IMRF

Job summary

Valley View Public School District is seeking a full-time Special Education Program Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year at Oak View Elementary School. The role involves assisting students with IEP-driven tasks, providing academic and behavioral support, and collaborating with teachers to implement instructional plans.

Cadre includes using Google Suite, assistive devices, and maintaining records. The position requires an Illinois Paraprofessional license and a high school diploma with

Qualifications

• Minimum valid Illinois Professional Educator License with stipulations, endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator.
• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent with 30 hours of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic tasks and functional skills.
• Supervise transitions and manage classroom activities per IEP.
• Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support per IEP and related plans.
• Assist with communication, scheduling, and adaptations of curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan instructional activities and prepare materials.
• Maintain student progress records as needed for supervision.
• Support use of computers and Google Suite for learning.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Supportive relationship

Communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Academic support

Bilingual capability

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional license

HS diploma + 30 college hours

Tools

Google Suite

Assistive technology

Job description

Valley View Public School District is seeking a full-time Special Education Program Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year at Oak View Elementary School. The role involves assisting students with IEP-driven tasks, providing academic and behavioral support, and collaborating with teachers to implement instructional plans.

Cadre includes using Google Suite, assistive devices, and maintaining records. The position requires an Illinois Paraprofessional license and a high school diploma with