Special Education Aide

Special Education Aide (2)

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/8/2026

Location:

Jefferson Elementary School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

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HOURLY RATE: $17.75-$18.25/hr.

* Benefits information attached

Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

TITLE:

Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

* Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal, District Administration

JOB GOAL:

To support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth by providing targeted academic reinforcement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Delivers reading, writing, and math reinforcement to individual students or small groups using the intervention strategies and materials under the direction of the teacher.

* Monitors and supports implementing the IEP by providing accommodations as directed by the teacher.

* Supports the development and implementation of accommodations and modifications based on individual student needs.

* Facilitates activities that help students practice the specific skills targeted in their individualized education plans (IEP).

* Records accurate data on student performance and behavior during intervention sessions to assist the teacher with progress monitoring.

* Provides immediate feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress or specific challenges observed during small-group sessions.

* Monitors and supports student behavioral progress according to established plans, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

* Demonstrates awareness of student safety and maintains accurate knowledge of student whereabouts.

* Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.

* Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district office administrator.

Note:

The responsibilities may include other duties as assigned, as the responsibilities listed above represent a majority of the tasks, though not an exhaustive list.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

EVALUATION:

One written evaluation per year and every other year after three consecutive years of employment. Evaluations completed by the principal.