Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Vacancy:
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.

Job Summary:

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.
• 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, 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 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 their use.
• 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.
• 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 confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Knowledge of curriculum materials and instructional techniques desirable.
• Professionalism as a student role model and colleague.
• For bilingual paraprofessionals: fluency in speaking and writing in a 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 positions, 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 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver and physically assist students as necessary.
• Might require assisting student(s) with activities of daily living, including toileting, diapering, and eating, to ensure participation in school or learning activities as indicated in IEPs.
• May be responsible for assisting toileting, diapering, feeding, and lifting of students.
• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL.
• FSA and Dependent Day Care accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Salary Advancement.
• IMRF contribution included in base salary.
• 403B.

The salary is based on 181 days and aligns with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education. A physical exam and a negative tuberculosis test are required. FLSA Non-Exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer.