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Cooperative Association for Special Education

Location:

Glenbard D87

Timeline: 10 month position, 180 work days (Full-time)

Position Req

• Coordinates and maintains Office of Rehabilitation STEP Program.
• Helps with direct service to students in Cooperative Work Training Class.
• Assesses job skill levels of students.
• Develops on-campus and community job sites.
• Trains students in areas of employment.
• Works as liaison between student and employers to obtain and maintain jobs.
• Assists students with transportation.
• Evaluates student progress with teachers and employers to determine appropriate job placement and services needed.
• Coordinates schedules and programming with teacher to meet individual student needs.
• Acts as liaison between student, employer, parent, and teachers.
• Maintains records on students and employers.
• Attends IEP meetings on STEP Program clients.
• Attends meetings and gathers information from outside school resources.
• Aids parents and students in the transition from school to post-secondary school.
• Works with TCD staff to assist with student goals and accommodations.
• Completes all ORS and WIA paperwork.
• Maintains appropriate relations with and utilizes the roles of school psychologist, tutors, social workers, Executive Director of Special Education, and other specialists as appropriate.
• Uses sound psychological principles concerning the growth and development of children.
• Acquaints self with available district and community resources.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics.

A minimum of 30 college credit hours. Must have Paraprofessional License. Experience or aptitude for work with adolescents.

Full Time Position, 40 hours. Hourly Rate: $20/hr benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, AD & D, LTD and Paid Time Off Available.

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Postings current as of 9/17/2025 12:45:18 PM CST.