Building Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Child Development/Support
Building Paraprofessional
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Building Paraprofessional at South Elementary. This position provides support services in various settings to students. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers in individual, large group and small group settings
- Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
- Assist/monitor student(s) recess period indoors and outdoors when needed
- Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate
- Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
- Provide motor breaks for students when needed
- Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location
- Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
- Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
- Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
- Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
- Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
- Attend ongoing training as needed
- Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
- Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
- Assist student(s) to complete activities, assignments and assessments
- Assist in implementation of 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 will be provided by District 47
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
- Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
- Must have 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), Safety Plans and 504 Plans
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
- Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration
Definition of toileting:
Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para 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)
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 paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits
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