Role OverviewUnder the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher, assists in the instruction of disabled students and performs related duties. Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities. Provides one-on-one tutoring services, personal hygiene services, and assists students with orthopedic impairments.
What You Will Do
Assists teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior, accompanies students and teachers on class field trips, attends and participates in workshops and in-service training to update job-related skills. May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, and good knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age.
Requirements
- Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)
- Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction
- Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: comprehensive health coverage, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health & EAP, employee wellness program
- Financial Security: basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)), flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Work-Life Balance: paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short-term disability, religious holidays, leaves
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