Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional

SD129; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fearn Elementary School in Aurora, IL seeks a Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional for a full-time position from 9:30? a.m. to 2:30 p.m. depending on schedule.

Start Date: 09/21/2026; End Date: 05/21/2027. Responsibilities include supporting independence per IEP and collaborating with certified staff. Must hold an ELS Paraprofessional License/Endorsement and be able to maneuver throughout the school with positive communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold an ELS paraprofessional license/endorsement.
• Support independence in the classroom per IEP accommodations.
• Able to move throughout the school and classrooms.
• Demonstrates strong communication with students and staff.
• Collaborates with certified staff to reinforce directions.

Responsibilities

• Support functional independence in the classroom and implement IEP accommodations.
• Assist students under supervision of certified staff and paraprofessionals.
• Navigate hallways and classrooms to provide consistent support.

Skills

Positive communication

Collaborate with staff

Mobility in school

Education

ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional

Fearn Elementary School

Full-time – 6.5 hours per day

7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Start Date: 09/21/2026

End Date: 05/21/2027

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Requirements:

• ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement
• Support functional independence in the classroom environment and accommodations listed in the IEP
• Ability to physically maneuver throughout the school
• Positive communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with and reinforce direction from certified staff