Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA)

Applitrack; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA) to provide instructional and support services across classroom settings under supervision of teachers. The role includes assisting with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs, and coordination with staff for student success.

The position requires a valid ISBE Paraprofessional license or short-term approval, willingness to learn technology, and a strong commitment to student

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Desire to work with students with special needs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Understand basic elements of an 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.
• Assist staff with other activities when available.
• Assist/monitor students to and from bus and during breaks as needed.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, and other physical needs under supervision.

Skills

Paraprofessional license or approval

Technology basics

Work with students with special needs

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

IEP knowledge

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47

Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA) JobID: 6831

• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
  
• Location:
  Husmann Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA)
Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA). 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
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• 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 paramust 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.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 10:55:49 AM CST.

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