Bloomingdale | 5.75hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

About the role

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

Schedule

School year. Shifts typically occur between 7:15 am and 3:30 pm; exact start and end times vary based on school needs and allocated hours.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• Public pension (for positions working more than 6 hours per day)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Flexibility to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Strong desire to support student success
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong office computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department

Highly-Qualified Criteria

The paraprofessional can be determined as highly-qualified if they meet one of the following:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials