Special Education Paraprofessional (Self Contained - Structured Functional)

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland School District 50 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students' learning in a structured environment. The successful candidate will work closely with individual students and small groups, reinforcing material and implementing specific strategies tailored to individual needs while fostering an inclusive and respectful educational community.

Qualifications

• Certification as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher required.
• 60 credit hours of college education needed.
• Preferred experience in classroom settings and knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff in providing a functional learning environment.
• Work with students to reinforce learning and assist with IEP implementation.
• Supervise students during meals, transitions, and special activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

60 credit hours of college credit

Valid Illinois Professional Educator's or Paraprofessional License

Job description

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/'); 'Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
6/12/2025

Location:
Woodland Middle School

Date Available:
08/20/2025

Closing Date:
When Filled

District:
Woodland School District 50

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by staff..

Assistsstaff in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Assists staff in implementing behavioral strateies for individul students as well as assisting with students in crisis.

Accompanies students to specials mainstreaming and/or exploratory classes for the purposes of facilitating their full participation in these classes under the direction of staff, consistent with the contents of the student’s IEP (where aplliciaple).

Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as staff recommends for individual students.

Assists with equipment, technology, and augmentative communication devices used with students as listed on IEP or as directed by staff.

Assists students with completion of instructional assignments, distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction, corrects papers, supervises testing and makeup work, guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned bystaff.

Checks and records student attendance as necessary, assists in data collection, recording of student performance as requested by staff

Assists with the supervision of students throughout the school day, including during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, transitions to other classes, lunch/recess, field trips and community outings

As necessary, assists students with daily living skills such as dressing, undressing, lunch, snack, clean-up routines, toileting and washing routines,assists with special equipment such as but not limited to wheel chairs, rifton chairs, standers, walkers, gait belts, etc.

Alerts staff to any problem or special information about an individual student

Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all employees including functioning as a mandated reporter.

Assists with students movement throughout the day as directed by special education staff and/or administration.

Paraprofessionals are non-teaching personnel who may be used:

for non-teaching duties not requiring instructional judgment or evaluation of pupils;

for supervising study halls, long distance teaching reception areas used incident toinstructional programs transmitted by electronic media (such as computers, video, and audio), and detention and discipline areas.

to assist with academic programs under a certificated teacher’s immediate supervision;

for providing specialized instruction in fields they are particularly qualified in due to their knowledge, or skills under a certificated teacher’s direction

for non-teaching duties not requiring instructional judgment or evaluation of pupils;

for supervising study halls, long distance teaching reception areas used incident toinstructional programs transmitted by electronic media (such as computers, video, and audio), and detention and discipline areas.

to assist with academic programs under a certificated teacher’s immediate supervision;

for providing specialized instruction in fields they are particularly qualified in due to their knowledge, or skills under a certificated teacher’s direction

Based on student or school needs, the substitute paraprofessional may be temporarily or permanently reassigned.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by thestaff, principal, supervisor, director or other administrator.

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.

Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.

Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.

Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.

Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.

Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.

Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.

Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.

Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.

Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.

Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional (Self-Contained Structured Functional)
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

POSITION TYPE: Certified Support

DATE POSTED: June 12, 2025

LOCATION: Woodland Middle School

DATE AVAILABLE: August 20, 2025

DESCRIPTION: To assist Instructionalstaff in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which students with can take full advantage of the instructional program

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Certification: Valid Illinois Professional Educator's, Paraprofessional, or Substitute License registered in Lake County
2. Education:
A. Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 60 credit hours of college credit
3. Experience:
A. Preferred - Classroom experience, Spanish-speaking

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by staff..

Assistsstaff in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Assists staff in implementing behavioral strateies for individul students as well as assisting with students in crisis.

Accompanies students to specials mainstreaming and/or exploratory classes for the purposes of facilitating their full participation in these classes under the direction of staff, consistent with the contents of the student’s IEP (where aplliciaple).

Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as staff recommends for individual students.

Assists with equipment, technology, and augmentative communication devices used with students as listed on IEP or as directed by staff.

Assists students with completion of instructional assignments, distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction, corrects papers, supervises testing and makeup work, guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned bystaff.

Checks and records student attendance as necessary, assists in data collection, recording of student performance as requested by staff

Assists with the supervision of students throughout the school day, including during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, transitions to other classes, lunch/recess, field trips and community outings

As necessary, assists students with daily living skills such as dressing, undressing, lunch, snack, clean-up routines, toileting and washing routines,assists with special equipment such as but not limited to wheel chairs, rifton chairs, standers, walkers, gait belts, etc.

Alerts staff to any problem or special information about an individual student

Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all employees including functioning as a mandated reporter.

Assists with students movement throughout the day as directed by special education staff and/or administration.

Paraprofessionals are non-teaching personnel who may be used:

for non-teaching duties not requiring instructional judgment or evaluation of pupils;

for supervising study halls, long distance teaching reception areas used incident toinstructional programs transmitted by electronic media (such as computers, video, and audio), and detention and discipline areas.

to assist with academic programs under a certificated teacher’s immediate supervision;

for providing specialized instruction in fields they are particularly qualified in due to their knowledge, or skills under a certificated teacher’s direction

Based on student or school needs, the substitute paraprofessional may be temporarily or permanently reassigned.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by thestaff, principal, supervisor, director or other administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical: Competent in digital environments; iPads, Chromebooks databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.

Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.

Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.

Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.

Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.

Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.

Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.

Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.

Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.

Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.

Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Week: Monday through Friday
Work Year: 176 days
Work Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Salary: Minimum of$18.78 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

CONTACT PERSONS:
Tiffany Drake
Principal
[e-mail]
[phone]

Ms. Sonia Villarreal-Orson
Asst. Principal / Special Education Supervisor
[e-mail]
[phone]

Vasiliki Frake
Director of Educational Services
[e-mail]
[phone]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: When Filled
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status,arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.

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