Special Education Aide - Morton High School (2

Special Education Aide - RISE/LA

Rate: $18.50-19/hour. Benefits information attached.

Qualifications:

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• 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 and behavioral reinforcement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional Support:
• Assist the special education teacher in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavior plans, and instructional activities.
• Support students in functional academics, communication, vocational tasks, social skills, and independent living instruction.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance during classroom lessons and activities.
• Reinforce instructional strategies and accommodations as directed by certified staff.
• Supervision of community-based instructional activities.
• Drive students in district-approved vehicles to and from community instruction sites, vocational placements, recreational activities, and appointments as assigned.
• Support students in applying functional and life skills within real-world community settings.
• Student Support and Personal Care:
• Assist students with toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Implement safe lifting, positioning, and transfer procedures for students requiring physical assistance.
• Lift, transfer, or support students and classroom materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Maintain student dignity, confidentiality, and safety during all personal care activities.
• Support implementation of behavior intervention plans and de-escalation strategies.
• Monitor student behavior and provide positive behavioral reinforcement utilizing the prompting hierarchy.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Follow district procedures regarding crisis intervention and student safety.
• Data Collection and
  
  Collaboration:
• Collect and record accurate student data related to academic progress, behavior, communication, daily living skills, and IEP goals.
• Maintain documentation as directed by the supervising teacher and district requirements.
• Communicate observations and concerns regarding student performance or behavior to certified staff.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, administrators, transportation staff, and families.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with district policies and state/federal regulations.

Terms of Employment:
Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when students 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.