Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support

Lake Villa School District #41; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental/Vision Benefits

Sick day allocation

Job summary

Lake Villa School District #41 is seeking an ELS-Paraprofessional Educator to assist preschool, elementary, or middle school teachers with instructional duties while ensuring teachers retain primary responsibility for program design and implementation. You will support individual students or small groups, help with daily living activities, and reinforce classroom learning across various settings.

The role emphasizes data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with lead teachers to

Qualifications

• Requires ELS-Paraprofessional Educator License or higher.
• Ability to support multiple students with diverse needs.
• Strong communication with teachers, families, and students.

Responsibilities

• Support individual student(s) or small groups to reinforce material taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with assignments and provide accommodations as listed in 504/IEP plans.
• Help manage classroom behavior to keep students safe and on task.
• Assist students in settings inside and outside the classroom as appropriate.
• Record data as directed by teachers and related service providers.
• Assist with technology use and augmentative communication as needed.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

ELS-Paraprofessional Educator License

Job description

Lake Villa School District #41 is seeking an ELS-Paraprofessional Educator to assist preschool, elementary, or middle school teachers with instructional duties while ensuring teachers retain primary responsibility for program design and implementation. You will support individual students or small groups, help with daily living activities, and reinforce classroom learning across various settings.

The role emphasizes data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with lead teachers to