Special Education Paraprofessional; IDEA

Special Education Paraprofessional (IDEA) for the 2026/27 School Year

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is currently looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with special needs. The position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member.

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of students by the school community and facilitate students’ social interaction with teachers and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor students to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor students during recess—indoors and outdoors as needed
• Assist/monitor students in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate
• Assist with feeding skills under appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor students with toileting and other physical needs, including providing physical assistance during toileting
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist students during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of students’ IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist students with instructional activities as outlined by staff; modify materials as directed
• Implement behavioral intervention plans and procedures as needed
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist students in completing lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Desire to work with students with special needs
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate a high level of flexibility, a positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.

Due to a child’s disability or medical condition, the paraprofessional must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (Examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area.) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision without physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.