Special Education Paraprofessional

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Special Education Paraprofessional
- Full-time

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location:
  
  District Administration Office

Position: PARAPROFESSIONAL-Teaching Assistant

$18.50 per hour with Paraprofessional Educator License;
$19.50 per hour for Para Educators who have earned a teaching degree or endorsement requiring student teaching from an accredited college or university

Requirements:
Paraprofessional License or current Illinois Professional Educator License registered in Region 6

A paraprofessional will assist in the classroom and in all school settings to support students. A paraprofessional will help teachers deliver teacher-developed lessons. When working with students, a paraprofessional must project empathy and positivity while maintaining learning expectations for students. A paraprofessional will assist teachers to minimize classroom disruptions. A paraprofessional must adhere to school rules and policies, and act professionally when dealing with confidential information.

• Classroom
• Working with students one-on-one, or in small groups, to implement teacher-generated lessons.
• Working with the classroom teachers to organize materials for the students' comfort or to assist the teacher in setting up the classroom.
  
  Implementing the behavior management techniques and/or plans designed by the team.
• Assisting students with organizing, supplies, note taking and assignment notebooks.
• Monitoring the students on behalf of the teacher for brief intervals.
• Physical Needs:
• Physically assisting students as specified in their medical or educational plan. This may include activities like using an Epi-Pen, wheelchair or lifting the student, for which a paraprofessional will be trained as needed.
• Following the proper procedures for toileting, such as having two staff members in the bathroom, etc.
• Following proper feeding protocol when a student plan requires this assistance.
• Addressing other hygiene needs as they arise, in consultation with the school nurse.
• Escorting students to and from the bus zone or a car pick-up. This may involve boarding students on the bus. (certified staff)
• Accompanying students outdoors for recess, or when completing disaster drills or outdoor school activities.
• Technology
• Developing familiarity with and helping to maintain students' chrome books, assistive devices, etc., and submitting Help Desk tickets when student devices need repairs.
• Becoming familiar with computer capabilities as needed--for example, Zoom, Google, Seesaw, etc.
• Accessing shared Google documents in order to communicate well with the educational team.
• Communication and Teamwork
• Attending in-service days, professional learning days, and staff meetings for paraprofessionals.
• Communicating well with colleagues and taking direction from different staff members.
• Assisting in reaching out to families to encourage participation throughout the day if applicable during a remote or elearning day.
• Other :
  
  Other duties as assigned.

Contact: Katharine Hadraba