Special Education Resource Aide

Hourly Rate: $17.75-18.25 Please see attached benefits information.

Qualifications:

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.

Reports To: Building Principal, District Administration

Job Goal:

To support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth by providing targeted academic reinforcement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers reading, writing, and math reinforcement to individual students or small groups using the intervention strategies and materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitors and supports implementing the IEP by providing accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Supports the development and implementation of accommodations and modifications based on individual student needs.
• Facilitates activities that help students practice the specific skills targeted in their individualized education plans (IEP).
• Records accurate data on student performance and behavior during intervention sessions to assist the teacher with progress monitoring.
• Provides immediate feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress or specific challenges observed during small-group sessions.
• Monitors and supports student behavioral progress according to established plans, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of student safety and maintains accurate knowledge of student whereabouts.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district office administrator.

Terms Of Employment: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

Evaluation: One written evaluation per year and every other year after three consecutive years of employment. Evaluations completed by the principal.