SPED Paraprofessional - High School

Rockford; Rockford (IL); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bus route included

Résumé du poste

Rockford Area Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for Rockford High School. The role supports students under a licensed Special Education Teacher, assisting with classroom tasks, social-emotional health, data tracking, and behavior support.

Position may include a 1:1 or group setting and a bus route. Applicants open to school-day-only schedules will be considered. Certifications preferred and HQ status required before starting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or HQ paraprofessional; HQed before starting.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist teachers in general classroom activities and support student task completion.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support and assist with social-emotional health and safety.
• Track goal data and support with behavior and social interactions.

Connaissances

Student learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Respect for student needs

Formation

Associate degree or HQ paraprofessional

HQ required before starting

Outils

First Aid & CPR (preferred)

Handle with Care (preferred)

Description du poste

• Location: Rockford High School

Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Description

Rockford Area Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education Paraprofessional at Rockford High School. A Special Education Paraprofessionalprovides assistance to students receiving Special Education support under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher. They assist teachers in general classroom activities, engage with academic task completion, promote participation, provide social emotional health and safety, direct positive behavior, help assist with social interactions, track goal data, and more. The paraprofessional could provide supportin both a 1:1 capacity and group manner. They may also provide general education push in support services where needed.

Our preference is to fill this position as a full role, including a bus route. That said, applicants interested in working just the school day are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Skills

• Enthusiastic about student learning.
• Excellent communication and data privacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and team collaboration are essential.
• Demonstrated interest and respect for the unique needs of students and families.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree/equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified (HQ) paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Must be HQed before starting. Necessary training and testing is provided.
• First Aid and CPR Certified (preferred)
• Handle with Care Certified (preferred)

Schedule

These positions are assigned 3.5-8 hours per day. Paraprofessionals work approximately 180 school days per year.

Contact Information

Emily Seitzer
District Special Education Supervisor
[e-mail]
Paul Menard
Rockford High School Principal
[e-mail]

Salary range: $19.54-$23.32/hr.

Title IX

Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment.
All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools
More information can be found at https://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix
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