Paraprofessional - Special Education( Grades 9-12

Paraprofessional – Special Education (Grades 9-12) –

Position Type:
Special Education

Location:

Normal Community West High School (NCWHS)

Date Available:

Fall 2026
Department:
Building Personnel

Reports to:

Principal/Assistant Principal
FLSA Class:
Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.0

This position is responsible for working closely with students in a general education classroom who have learning disabilities, autism, or mild behavioral concerns on a regular basis to provide them with the support needed to gain full benefit from the district's special education program.

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Present subject matter to students under direction of teachers using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing.
• Establish a supportive, sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team when requested.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Work with students who have multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Be familiar with and use adaptive equipment including communication devices, wheelchairs, and adaptive feeding tools.
• Assist students with self‑care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• Perform tasks students cannot do, such as taking notes, handling materials, or holding books.
• Handle resistive students when required.
• Act as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality of student information as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Assist the classroom teacher with other tasks necessary for a professional and positive classroom environment, and perform other teacher‑aide duties as assigned.

• Registered license with the Regional Office of Education #17 at time of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and the public.
• Professional enforcement of school regulations and policies.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with employees and students.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lb.
• Capable of pushing/pulling up to 10 lb.
• Detail oriented.

Must possess an educator license endorsed for a paraprofessional educator or professional educator license at time of hire.

Fully Board Paid medical, dental, and vision benefits. Starting pay range is $19.48 - $22.40 per hour based on experience under the 2026‑2027 Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule.