Special Education Paraprofessional: SLP/LOP Programs

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave and personal days

IMRF retirement contributions

HMO insurance and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Structured Learning Program (SLP) and Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in self-contained classrooms. The role focuses on supporting instruction, behavior management, and student safety in collaboration with classroom staff.

Under guidance from the teacher, you will monitor students, implement IEP/BIP plans, and help with personal care when needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Paraprofessional license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to model and coach behavior management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist students behaviorally, emotionally, and academically.
• Provide active supervision in academic and nonacademic settings (lunch, recess, field trips, bussing, etc.).
• Enforce school-wide behavioral expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or the Pyramid Model.
• Assist classroom teacher with related tasks when not directly supervising students (activity preparation).
• Support students with assignments and activities.
• Reference IEP and BIP to understand and meet individual student needs.
• Communicate with classroom teachers and other paraprofessionals about student-specific needs and progress.
• Physically assist students with tasks including walking and loading/unloading from bus or vehicle.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Act as a mandated reporter.
• Intervene appropriately in behavioral incidents to ensure safety.
• Learn to use assistive technology and communication devices.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Behavior management coaching

Education

Valid Paraprofessional license

Job description

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Structured Learning Program (SLP) and Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in self-contained classrooms. The role focuses on supporting instruction, behavior management, and student safety in collaboration with classroom staff.

Under guidance from the teacher, you will monitor students, implement IEP/BIP plans, and help with personal care when needed.