JobID: 2917

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator

Date Posted:
1/8/2026

Location:
Lake Park Elementary School

Additional Information:
TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (Classroom, Facilitative/LDR or Individual) QUALIFICATIONS:

Meets all ISBE licensure requirements
Reading or math background, preferred
Experience with children, preferred
Basic computer skills
Self-motivation with ability to follow prescribed program and IEP objectives with limited direct supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods of time.
Must be able to use physical ability to lift students and perform other manipulations to diaper, toilet, feed, dress, and assist students with other daily living skills.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to participate in Menta Training and implementation (if applicable).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day.
Demonstrates cooperation, collaboration, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.
Supports student achievement and growth in integrated social/academic areas.
Implements instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists (1:1 or small group).
Applies lesson modification as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met.
Administers curriculum-based assessments.
Records and updates student’s progress toward achievement of individual educational plans.
Provides support and assists in preparing educational material under the supervision of the teacher.
Implements and follows through with teacher created behavior plans.
Provides support with behavioral intervention (if CPI trained).
Provides support in the areas of personal care, hygiene, toileting, feeding, etc., as needed.
Assists with non-instructional activities.
Attends and participates in assigned meetings and trainings, as directed.
Performs other similar duties as directed by the teacher or the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:
The School Principal and/or immediate administrative supervisor will serve as the evaluator using the ESP evaluation tool.

(Lake Park) Special Education Paraeducator - Part-time

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