Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:Paraprofessionals/Special Education ParaprofessionalDate Posted:1/20/2026Location:Richard Bernotas Middle SchoolDate Available:ASAPClosing Date:Until filledDistrict:Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (Cross-Categorical)Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional (Cross-Categorical) This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.

Duties and responsibilities

Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and studentsCollaborate and foster teamworkMaintain anecdotal notes and data recording as neededContribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peersAssist staff with other activities when availableAssist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when neededAssist/monitor student(s) recess period - indoors and outdoors when neededAssist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate. Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/trainingAssist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipmentAssist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field tripsExhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitationsAssist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directedImplement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as neededAttend ongoing training as neededMaintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staffRefer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff membersAssist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessmentsAssist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administrationAbility to work with multiple needs across multiple gradesCommunicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staffCPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term ApprovalBasic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technologyMust have desire to work with students with special needsUnderstand and follow oral and written instructionsMaintain confidentiality of students and their recordsUnderstand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and runningDemonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration. Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.