Special Education Resource Paraprofessional (Long-Term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal days

IMRF pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Paraprofessional in Special Education Resource to support students and teachers in inclusive settings.

The role involves assisting with behavior, academics, and daily living tasks, enforcing behavioral expectations, and coordinating with IEPs and related services. Applicants must hold a valid paraprofessional license and demonstrate strong communication and calm, collaborative presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students within the school setting behaviorally, emotionally, and academically.
• Provide active supervision in academic and nonacademic settings (lunch, recess, fieldtrips, bussing, etc.).
• Enforce school-wide behavior expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or the Pyramid Model.
• Be available to assist special education staff in tasks related to students when not directly with students (planning, activity preparation, etc.).
• Assist with modifications and accommodations to the general education curriculum.
• Assist students with assignments and activities as provided by the general education and/or special education teacher.
• Provide assistance and targeted intervention as needed, without distraction.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in training.
• Act as a mandated reporter.
• Refer to supplied IEPs, BIPs, and 504s to best assist students and understand their needs.
• Communicate with classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other paraprofessionals about the specifics of the students you are working with.
• Ensure student safety at all times.
• Encourage and support positive peer interactions.
• Respond with empathy to students displaying screaming, crying, or aggressive behavior, and help manage or minimize disruption.
• Participate in training and professional development to better serve students.
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and collaborative presence on the team.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Paraprofessional license

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Behavior management

Job description

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Paraprofessional in Special Education Resource to support students and teachers in inclusive settings.

The role involves assisting with behavior, academics, and daily living tasks, enforcing behavioral expectations, and coordinating with IEPs and related services. Applicants must hold a valid paraprofessional license and demonstrate strong communication and calm, collaborative presence.