Special Education Paraprofessional; Oasis

Special Education Paraprofessional (Oasis)

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional (Oasis). This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. The role requires support for academic, behavioral, language, and/or physical needs.

• 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 social interaction with teachers and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist and monitor students to and from the bus when needed
• Assist and monitor students during recess, indoors and outdoors, as needed
• Assist and monitor students in the lunchroom and hallways as appropriate
• Assist with feeding skills under appropriate supervision and training
• Assist and monitor students with toileting and other physical needs, including providing physical assistance during the act of toileting while in the toileting location
• Assist with care, correct use, and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist students during emergency situations, drills, and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student 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 student information
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist students to complete lesson activities, assignments, and assessments
• Assist in the implementation of test accommodations or modifications during test administration
• Work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate verbally or in writing with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students
• Promote the use of CPI certification, which is encouraged and 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 who have special needs
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Understanding of basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking, and running
• Demonstrate 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 include removing all undergarments, wiping, and physically assisting onto and off the toilet area. Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision without physical contact does not constitute toileting.

Benefits:
Starting rate of $18.20 per hour. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.