Paraprofessional for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC)

Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Paraprofessional

Full-time paraprofessionals (7.5 hours/day) would serve Plano schools. Individual will function as program or classroom instructional assistant, but may be assigned as a one-on-one (1:1) instructional assistant. These are full time positions that include benefits. Must meet all requirements in accordance with PERA and the implementation of PA 097-0067 Paraprofessional approval from Illinois State Board of Education. Compensation:
Range between $16.25-$18.75 depending on background and experience.

Reports to:

Classroom teacher, Building Principal, and/or Special Education Administrative Staff.

Essential Functions:

• 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 adult model and educator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students' needs.
• Function as program or classroom instructional assistant but may be assigned as a one-one one (1:1) instructional assistant.
• Attends work on a regular basis, arrives to school on time; prepared to assist in the classroom.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program coordinator, and/or classroom teacher.

For more information, please contact Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Director Josh Toopes at