Support Staff - Special Education Assistant

DuPage County ROE; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 1,363,824 - 1,942,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and manage student needs at Glenbard East High School. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom management, supervising students, and helping with hygiene needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma and Paraprofessional Approval. Good communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations are essential. Offering $19.59 per hour with eligibility for a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is essential.
• Approval for Paraprofessional required for the role.
• Good communication skills are necessary to interact with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with classroom management and attendance.
• Responsible for student supervision during school hours.
• Assist students with hygiene needs as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy

Basic organizational and clerical skills

Intermediate computer knowledge

Musical accompaniment skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional Approval required

Job description

Position

Special Education Assistant – Hard to Fill Vacancy

Location

Glenbard East, Glenbard Township High School District 87

Job Details

• Position Type: Tier 4
• Term: 10 months, 181 days
• Hours: 7 per week
• Licensed Required: ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL
• Supervisor: Assistant Principal of Operations

Pay and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $19.59 per hour (up to $1,200 bonus)
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Group term life/ADD insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Educational Support Personnel IMRF contributions; Paid leave

Position Summary

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant.
• Neat, thorough, industrious with knowledge of school procedures.
• Good communication skills; ability to work well with students and staff.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Basic organizational, clerical and computer skills; ability to operate office equipment.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills (may be required).
• Valid driver's license (may be required).
• Musical accompaniment skills (may be required).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision.
• Assist or coordinate mandatory school testing (if applicable).
• Assist students with hygiene needs (e.g., bathroom, dressing, diaper changes, feeding, grooming).
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Read, analyze and interpret documents and electronic media.
• Write professional communications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Apply basic mathematics concepts.
• Respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with testing administration (instructional positions).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must sit regularly, talk and hear; stand, walk, operate equipment; repeat hand movements (typing).
• Close vision and vision adjustment required; ability to use VDTs.
• May lift up to 30 pounds (e.g., reference books).
• Work pace is fast; noise level normally moderate.
• Usually conducted at one site; occasional travel to other sites for meetings, conferences or events.

Direct Questions to

Mr. Mitchell Berenson
[e-mail]
Assistant Principal of Operations
Glenbard East H.S.
630-627-9250

Application

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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.