Special Education Paraprofessional - ASPIRE (IDEA) - 26/27 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
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Absentee assist student(s) with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
• Absentee implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
• Absentee attend ongoing training as needed
• Absentee maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Absentee refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Absentee assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Absentee assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration

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
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand 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

Pay And Benefits

• Starting Rate: $18.20/hour
• Eligible for $1300 Special Education program stipend
• Eligible for paid time off benefits
• Eligible for medical insurance benefits