Student Support Aide — Enable Participation

The St; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Supportive environment

Impact on students

Job summary

The St in Illinois is seeking a Program Aide to directly support students with disabilities, aiding physical, emotional, and academic participation. You will work closely with teachers to foster a safe, engaging classroom environment and supervise students across settings, including classrooms and playgrounds.

Ideal candidates will have a paraprofessional approval, strong English, basic first aid knowledge, and the ability to operate standard tech equipment.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional letter of approval required.
• Collaborative and professional appearance.
• Able to work with and around children.
• Ability to operate tech equipment.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Confidentiality must be maintained.
• Strong command of English.
• Basic first aid and health room knowledge.
• General knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities to participate and succeed.
• Create a safe, engaging learning atmosphere with staff.
• Supervise students in classrooms, libraries, and playgrounds.
• Assist with daily tasks and transitions.
• Support lessons by reinforcing content and guiding small groups.
• Handle routine duties like sharpening pencils and carrying materials.
• Build professional relationships with students and families.
• Address disruptive behaviors per staff guidance.
• Maintain attendance records and related documentation.
• Collaborate to meet academic and behavioral goals.

Skills

Paraprofessional letter

Collaborative

Work with children

Tech equipment operation

Keyboarding

Confidentiality

English proficiency

First aid knowledge

Office equipment familiarity

Education

Paraprofessional letter of approval

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The St in Illinois is seeking a Program Aide to directly support students with disabilities, aiding physical, emotional, and academic participation. You will work closely with teachers to foster a safe, engaging classroom environment and supervise students across settings, including classrooms and playgrounds.

Ideal candidates will have a paraprofessional approval, strong English, basic first aid knowledge, and the ability to operate standard tech equipment.