Special Education Paraprofessional; ASPIRE

Overview

Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional (ASPIRE) – Crystal Lake Elementary District 47. This opening is for the ASPIRE Autism Program. The paraprofessional provides instructional and support services in various classroom settings under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. The role supports academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs of students.

• 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; facilitate students  social interaction with teachers and peers
• Assist staff with additional activities when available
• Assist/monitor students to and from the bus when needed
• Assist/monitor students during recess (indoors and outdoors) when needed
• Assist/monitor students in the lunchroom and hallways as appropriate
• Assist with feeding skills under appropriate supervision and training
• Assist/monitor students with toileting and other physical needs (definition provided below)
• Assist with the 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 required by staff
• Refer questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist students to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementing test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Ability to 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 may be provided by the district

• 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
• Ability to 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 high flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration

Definition of toileting: 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 clothing, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area). Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision in the bathroom 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.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour. Eligible for a $1300 Special Education program stipend. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.