Special Needs Paraprofessional: IEP & Classroom Support

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 seeks a Paraprofessional to support the instructional program for students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. The role involves implementing IEP objectives, assisting with daily living skills, and monitoring student behavior under supervision.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering tests, providing basic first aid, maintaining records, attending meetings, and coordinating with staff and parents to evaluate progress.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License.
• Demonstrate consistent work attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality.
• Work independently with small groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Skills

Paraprofessional License (Illinois)

Attendance & punctuality

Confidentiality

Independent work with small groups

Job description

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 seeks a Paraprofessional to support the instructional program for students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. The role involves implementing IEP objectives, assisting with daily living skills, and monitoring student behavior under supervision.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering tests, providing basic first aid, maintaining records, attending meetings, and coordinating with staff and parents to evaluate progress.