Paraprofessionals Special Education Cooperative; PASEC)

Paraprofessionals for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC)

Join to apply for the Paraprofessionals for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC) role at PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88

Full‑time paraprofessionals (7.5 hours/day) will serve Plano schools as program or classroom instructional assistants. Some may be assigned as one‑on‑one (1:1) instructional assistants. These positions include benefits.

Must meet all requirements in accordance with the Pennsylvania and Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional approval standards (PERA and PA 097‑0067).

Range between $15.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on background and experience.

Classroom teacher, building principal, and/or special education administrative staff.

• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth to fully support educational programming.
• Support and act in accordance with all PASEC Governing Board goals, objectives and policies, the School Code of Illinois, and other federal and state laws.
• Assume appropriate roles as an adult model and educator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students’ needs (educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc.) and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility to meet staff and students’ needs.
• Function as a program or classroom instructional assistant, with possible assignment as a 1:1 instructional assistant.
• Attend work regularly, arrive on time, and be prepared to assist in the classroom.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program coordinator and/or classroom teacher.

• Planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Check and maintain appropriate student‑related equipment after receiving training from related service staff.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials (copy, order, arrange, or gather materials as directed).
• Observe and record data as directed by the educational team.
• Escort, supervise, and assist students to various settings throughout the building, including cafeteria, recess, and general education/special classrooms, including arrival and dismissal times.
• Assist students in restrooms (washroom breaks, changing diapers, changing briefs, clothing, or personal hygiene) as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions among students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors in small group or classroom settings.
• Assist in implementing behavior plans/interventions and provide reinforcement.
• Assist students with personal care functions (personal hygiene, prescribed range‑of‑motion exercises, ambulation, positioning, feeding, etc.).
• Assist in student transfers/lifting up to 40 pounds; above 40 pounds requires a two‑person lift.
• Implement special systems/programs following training to assist students with specific diagnoses.
• Assist the teacher with maintaining inclusive, learner‑centered environments.
• Provide academic support to students as directed by the educational team.
• Assist students with life‑skills instruction in school or community settings.
• Help students implement and self‑manage organization skills.
• Help facilitate inclusion of students into general education settings.
• Assist and monitor students in using assistive technology devices.
• Establish a positive rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Consult or meet with teachers or other professionals, using appropriate channels to resolve concerns.
• Provide and communicate information in a timely manner about students or equipment.
• Refer questions from families to appropriate channels.
• Model appropriate hygiene, appearance, interaction, and actions.
• Provide accurate information about students to team members; discuss confidential school issues only with appropriate personnel.
• Be flexible, willing to listen, experiment, and make changes when needed.

For more information, please contact Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Director Amy Lee at

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