Special Education Paraprofessional—Student Support

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a Building Paraprofessional to support students with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs under teacher supervision.

The role requires effective communication with teachers, staff and families, data recording, and assistance with daily routines including transportation, recess, meals and supervision in various settings. Candidate should value confidentiality, IEP knowledge and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Desire to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Understand basic elements of IEP, Safety Plans and 504 Plans.

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 in individual, large group and small group settings.
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed.
• Assist/monitor student(s) during recess indoors and outdoors when needed.
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training.
• Provide motor breaks for students when needed.
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs, including providing physical assistance during toileting.
• 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 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

ISBE Paraprofessional License

Technology willingness

Support for special needs

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

IEP/Safety/504 knowledge

Tools

Technology basics

Job description

Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a Building Paraprofessional to support students with academic, behavioral, language and physical needs under teacher supervision.

The role requires effective communication with teachers, staff and families, data recording, and assistance with daily routines including transportation, recess, meals and supervision in various settings. Candidate should value confidentiality, IEP knowledge and safety procedures.