Paraeducator
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Freeport School District 145
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor -
Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date Posted: 4/24/2026
Anticipated
Start Date:
08/01/2026
High Needs Classroom Paraprofessional
QualificationsAssociate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS ParaPRO Assessment Test.
Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement.
Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students.
Evidence of emotional stability and maturity.
Reports ToSchool Administrator
SupervisorSchool Administrator
Job GoalResponsible for providing classroom support on a daily basis to students and teachers in the special education program by providing physical, emotional, academic support and assisting students in accessing the district's special education program.
Responsibilities- Provide continuous support to student(s) with significant disabilities in the classroom.
- Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Implement individualized behavior management strategies.
- Support students in using assistive technology and communication devices.
- Implement highly modified curriculum under teacher direction.
- Provide hand‑over‑hand assistance for academic and life skill activities.
- Use multi‑sensory approaches to reinforce learning concepts.
- Adapt classroom materials to meet individual student needs.
- Implement behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Use de‑escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Ensure student safety at all times, including during transitions and emergencies.
- Monitor and document behavioral incidents and interventions.
- Monitor student's health status and report any concerns immediately.
- Implement care plans for students with specific medical needs.
- Facilitate social interactions between high‑needs students and peers.
- Support the use of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Encourage and model appropriate social behaviors.
- Assist in developing and implementing social stories and visual schedules.
- Collect detailed data on student performance and behavior as requested.
- Document daily activities, interventions, and student responses.
- Assist in preparing reports for IEP meetings and progress updates as requested.
- Work closely with special education teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to student planning.
- Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians about daily activities and progress as requested.
- Cooperate with general education teachers for inclusive activities.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining a safe, structured learning environment.
- Organize and manage specialized equipment and materials.
- Assist in creating visual supports and structured learning spaces.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the learning area.
- Attend specialized training on supporting students with significant disabilities as required.
- Learn and implement specific therapeutic techniques (e.g., positioning, sensory integration).
- Stay current with best practices in supporting students with complex needs.
- Participate in training for crisis intervention and emergency procedures.
- Daily records of personal care provided.
- Highly adapted classroom materials and worksheets.
- Customized visual aids and communication boards.
- Modified assessment tools and data collection sheets.
- Completed behavior incident reports.
- Data sheets tracking frequency and duration of behaviors as requested.
- Progress notes on implementation of behavior intervention plans if needed.
- Reports of any health concerns or incidents.
- Documentation of implemented safety measures and emergency responses.
- Daily communication logs with parents/guardians if requested.
- Notes from team meetings and collaboration sessions.
- Records of interactions facilitated with peers.
- Detailed data collection sheets on IEP goal progress if requested.
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