Special Education Paraprofessional (ASPIRE) - 2026/27 School Year

Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Absentee monitoring student(s) to and from bus
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during recess period indoors and outdoors
• Absentee monitoring student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during feeding skills activities
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during toileting activities
• Absentee monitoring student(s) with toileting needs
• Absentee monitoring student(s) with physical needs
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during instructional activities
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during implementation of behavioral intervention plans
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during completion of lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Absentee monitoring student(s) during implementation of test accommodations/modifications

Skills And Experience Required

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Desire to work with students with special needs
• CPI Certification, if required
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Maintaining confidentiality of students and their records
• Understanding basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration