Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (2 Positions)

Applitrack; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

14 Sick days

4 Personal days

Flexible spending

403(b) / 457(b) options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Park View School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified staff in instruction and daily living skills for students with disabilities. The role involves helping with large and small group activities, crisis response, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Salary follows the Park View Council of Teachers Contract. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, sick and personal days, flexible spending, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certification from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to assist with instruction and daily living skills.
• Experience with crisis prevention and CPI techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with the implementation of the instructional program under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Provide individual remedial or enrichment support to students under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists with large group instruction as directed by the certified staff member.
• Supports students with daily living skills such as feeding by mouth, tube feeding, changing, brushing teeth, etc.
• Lifts and transports students, as needed. No weight restrictions.
• No mobility restrictions. The ability to be agile in the following areas (running, climbing, jumping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• Assists with toileting needs of students, if appropriate.
• Assists with the supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Implements the classroom's behavior management program as well as individual student's behavior plans.
• Assists students during crisis situations utilizing CPI techniques.
• Supports students during inclusionary opportunities in a general education setting.
• Communicates learning and behavioral difficulties encountered by students to the teacher.
• Serves as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher or paraprofessional.
• Assist the teacher in classroom clerical duties such as copying, filing, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Works with the principal, teachers and other building staff to foster a positive and efficient school atmosphere.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Observes and follows all Cooperative policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional support

CP I techniques

Education

Paraprofessional Certification from the Illinois State Board of Education

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (2 Positions) JobID: 576

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Location:
  Park View School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Position/Role Summary: A Paraprofessional supports a certified teacher and/or related service personnel in various tasks and assists with instruction, daily living skills and other types of activities that focus on fostering student independence. Students range in ages and have disabilities that entitle them to special education services.

Qualifications: Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification from the Illinois State Board of Education

Evaluation/Evaluator: Director of Student Services or other deemed administrator

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists students with the implementation of the instructional program under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Provide individual remedial or enrichment support to students under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists with large group instruction as directed by the certified staff member.
• Supports students with daily living skills such as feeding by mouth, tube feeding, changing, brushing teeth, etc.
• Lifts and transports students, as needed. No weight restrictions.
• No mobility restrictions. The ability to be agile in the following areas (running, climbing, jumping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• Assists with toileting needs of students, if appropriate.
• Assists with the supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Implements the classroom's behavior management program as well as individual student's behavior plans.
• Assists students during crisis situations utilizing appropriate Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques.
• Supports students during inclusionary opportunities in a general education setting.
• Communicates learning and behavioral difficulties encountered by students to the teacher.
• Serves as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher or paraprofessional.
• Assist the teacher in classroom clerical duties such as copying, filing, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings (as appropriate) and in-service training programs.
• Works with the principal, teachers and other building staff to foster a positive and efficient school atmosphere.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Observes and follows all Cooperative policies and procedures.
  Salary: Please refer to the Park View Council of Teachers Contract for the salary schedule.
  Benefits:
• Medical insurance (PPO w/HRA & HMO options)
• Vision insurance
• 14 Sick days
• 4 Personal days
• Flexible spending
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• Employee Assistance Program

MGSD 70 is an equal opportunity employer