Special Services Aide 2nd semester LOA

Vernon Hills High School; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,412 - 33,344; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Vernon Hills is seeking a full-time Special Services Aide. This role supports students with special education needs, engages in classroom assistance, and collaborates with educational teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma and an Illinois Paraprofessional license. This is an opportunity to positively impact students' lives in an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Preferable experience working with children with special needs.
• Illinois Paraprofessional license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a respectful learning environment.
• Communicate with educational team members about student progress.
• Assist students during instruction and learning activities.
• Implement services as written in student IEP.
• Assist students with physical care needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Illinois Paraprofessional license

Tools

Google G‑Suite

Job description

Special Services Aide 2nd semester LOA

Community High School District 128, Vernon Hills High School – Vernon Hills, Illinois

Job Details

Job ID: 5487744

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Services Aide - VHHS - 2nd Semester (LOA)

Overview: The Special Services Aide will support the department in carrying out responsibilities related to servicing students with special education needs. This position may include responsibilities such as: general classroom assistance; small group leader of instructional activities; 1:1 with a student; and other responsibilities that support teaching, learning, behavior and access for students with disabilities.

Reports to: Special Services Department Chair

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Preferable experience in working with children/adolescents with special needs

Illinois Paraprofessional license required

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G‑Suite, office and phone equipment
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner and assist in creating an equal and respectful learning environment while reinforcing classroom expectations
• Communicate routinely as part of the educational team with student’s case manager, nurse, teachers and parents in communication logs about student’s progress or needs
• Assist and collaborate with teachers as needed in planning accessible steps and supports with instructional process and in adapting learning materials with visual, sequential, and/or auditory prompts
• Assist students during instruction and in the completion of learning activities
• Implement the services and supports as written in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan, including the use of positive behavior supports and de-escalation strategies
• Escort & assist students around the learning environment, with the use of adaptive equipment, and in managing their materials and behaviors
• Physically assist students with transferring from wheelchair to desk and/or with personal care needs (i.e., changing for PE, bathroom assistance, etc.)
• With training, perform administrative tasks such as: taking data on student performance; adapting materials; making copies; filing; and/or updating or transferring data or information between IEPs or other documents as a collaborative member of the special services department
• Support students as a job coach at in‑building worksites in developing pre‑vocational employability skills
• Willingly engage in professional learning to enhance and develop stronger skills as a member of the educational community

• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

Position & Compensation

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $20.60 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required