Support Staff - Special Education Assistant

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,987; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Illinois is looking for a Special Education Assistant to support classroom activities and assist students with special needs. The role requires a High School diploma and Paraprofessional Approval, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. This position involves overseeing students, managing instructional tasks, and may include assisting with personal hygiene needs. Pay is $19.59 per hour, with a bonus of up to $1,200.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Requires a valid driver's license and may require musical accompaniment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management activities.
• Responsible for student supervision.
• May assist students with hygiene needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to handle difficult situations

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional Approval

Job description

Support Staff - Special Education Assistant (JobID: 8895)

Position

Special Education Assistant – Hard to Fill Vacancy

Location

Building: Glenbard South

Employment Details

• Position Type: AFSCME Tier 4
• Term: 10 months, 181 days
• Hours: 7 per day
• Licensed Required: ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL
• Supervisor: Assistant Principal of Operations
• Start Date: August
• Rate of Pay: $19.59 per hour (up to $1,200 bonus)
• Job ID: 8895
• Closing Date: Until filled

Position Summary

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require musical accompaniment skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision.
• May assist or coordinate mandate school testing.
• May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g., bathroom, changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding students, grooming, etc.).
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Mr. Taff Nielsen
[e-mail]
Assistant Principal for Operations
Glenbard South H.S.
630-469-6500

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The statements in this job description are for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.