Special Education​/General Education Paraprofessional

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Specific assignments may vary as student needs change. Many paraprofessionals will support students
in a variety of different roles within a school day. Some examples of duties below, as well as other
duties as assigned:

Individual Student Care (as applicable)

• Assist students on and off the bus at the beginning and end of the day.
• Accompany students to lunch and assist in feeding, when necessary.
• Assist student in toileting, transfers, and hygiene issues as necessary.
• Maintain documentation logs on activities/behaviors of students as directed by the teacher.
• Become familiar with various technology and equipment based on student needs.

• Assist all students in the classroom during centers, small groups, etc. as directed by the
  teacher.
• Assist in modifying materials from the general education classroom as necessary.
• Collaborate with related services and teaching staff.
• Support use of technology devices, augmentative communication, and adaptive materials.
• Support differentiated instruction.
• Accompany and assist students in related services, specials, lunch, recess, and/or general
  education classes as needed.

Applicants must hold the appropriate certification for working as a paraprofessional as listed by ISBE
and ROE #17.

Starting wage for the  school year will be $17.25 per hour. Additional insurance benefits
begin after 60 days.