Special Services Aide LHS

Libertyville High School; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Illinois is seeking a Special Services Aide to support students with special education needs. The role includes general classroom assistance, small-group instruction, and 1:1 support to ensure access and positive behavior in learning activities.

The position runs 7:45am–3:45pm on an 184-day calendar. Requires high school diploma and Illinois Paraprofessional license; experience with children with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create an equal and respectful learning environment for students
• Communicate with case manager, nurse, teachers and parents in logs
• Assist teachers in planning accessible steps and supports
• Support students during instruction and activities
• Implement IEP/504 plan supports and de-escalation strategies
• Escort and assist students with mobility and materials
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry and copying
• Support pre-vocational skills at in-building worksites
• Engage in professional learning and teamwork

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Google G-Suite

Office equipment

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google G-Suite

Office equipment

Job description

Community High School District 128 Libertyville High School - Libertyville, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL SERVICES AIDE - LHS

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

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.20 to $22.20 Per Hour

Job ID: 5987430

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required