Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Special Education Program Paraprofessional (#22854)

Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Location: Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Special Education Program Paraprofessional position for the 2025/2026 school year.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member the paraprofessional performs functions assisting in the educational, functional, and social development of students, across settings to provide support to a student or students with disabilities.

• Assists and guides students with academic tasks and functional skills as assigned by teacher/clinician.
• Supervises and assists students with transitions in classroom and educational settings, during structured and unstructured activities indicated by the Individual Education Plan, both within and outside of the school building (i.e. lunchroom, restroom, playground, applicable community settings, additional activities).
• Provides academic, functional, and behavioral support to student(s) in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other related support plans.
• Assists with communication, scheduling, and adaptations of curriculum and the educational environment to meet the needs of students.
• Works with students individually or in small groups as assigned to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists with record-keeping as needed to track and record student progress.
• Implements established classroom management strategies to ensure student safety, a supportive and responsive learning environment for all, and student engagement in learning activities.
• Constructs, copies and distributes, and uses educational materials as directed and needed.
• Applies all rules and procedures governing safety protocols and methods of assistance for students.
• Collaborates and cooperates with classroom teachers and other staff in order to coordinate instructional plans for students and prepare for activities.
• Uses computers, instructional technology, assistive devices, equipment and materials necessary for student and teacher support; utilizes computers and software applications when necessary (e.g., Google Suite), and supports students in use of the same.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development as needed/requested.
• Assists students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as the restroom.
• Implements therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and sensory breaks under the supervision of special education personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum valid Illinois Professional Educator License with stipulations, endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator (see current IL qualifications for licensure).
• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent with 30 hours of college coursework.

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, adaptable to change in the workplace; initiative and follow-through with responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Academic proficiency in mathematics and language arts (reading/writing/comprehension), and ability to support students with grade level content.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Knowledge of curriculum materials and instructional techniques desirable.
• Professionalism as a student role model and in the performance of duties as a colleague.
• Bilingual paraprofessional positions require fluency in speaking and writing in designated language to support translation of materials and interpreting if appropriate.

• Ability to regularly communicate verbally, see, and hear.
• Ability to pull, push, ambulate, perform tasks from standing and seated position, and use fine motor manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
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