Special Education Resource Aide

Morton Community Unit School District 709; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a part-time paraprofessional to support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth through targeted reinforcement in reading, writing, and math.

The role requires a Paraprofessional License (ISBE) and the ability to complete a pre-employment physical and background check. The hourly rate ranges from $17.75 to $18.25, with additional benefits see attachment.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Delivers reading, writing, and math reinforcement to individual students or small groups under teacher direction.
• Monitors and supports implementing IEP accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Supports development and implementation of accommodations and modifications based on student needs.
• Facilitates activities to practice skills from IEPs.
• Records data on student performance and behavior for progress monitoring.
• Provides feedback to the lead teacher on student progress or challenges.
• Monitors student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintains awareness of student safety and whereabouts.
• Maintains professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district administrator.

Skills

Paraprofessional License

Job description

-Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

-Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal, District Administration

JOB GOAL

To support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth by providing targeted academic reinforcement.

HOURLY RATE

$17.75-18.25
BENEFITS: SEE ATTACHMENT

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers reading, writing, and math reinforcement to individual students or small groups using the intervention strategies and materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitors and supports implementing the IEP by providing accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Supports the development and implementation of accommodations and modifications based on individual student needs.
• Facilitates activities that help students practice the specific skills targeted in their individualized education plans (IEP).
• Records accurate data on student performance and behavior during intervention sessions to assist the teacher with progress monitoring.
• Provides immediate feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress or specific challenges observed during small-group sessions.
• Monitors and supports student behavioral progress according to established plans, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of student safety and maintains accurate knowledge of student whereabouts.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district office administrator.

Note: The responsibilities may include other duties as assigned, as the responsibilities listed above represent a majority of the tasks, though not an exhaustive list.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

EVALUATION

One written evaluation per year and every other year after three consecutive years of employment. Evaluations completed by the principal.