Description: 1:2 Special Education Aide
RANGE OF PAY: $11.48 - $13.43 per hour
Responsibilities: Assist student with special needs in the classroom that may include behavioral and/or emotional needs, throughout the day with academics and daily school. Will assist the student in following a strict schedule and maintaining his/her safety while school is in session. Assist the teacher with miscellaneous classroom tasks. Will aide the student and teacher to ensure success of the student in meeting his/her IEP goals.
Qualifications: Minimum of 30 hours of college credit or previous experience working with children with special needs. MUST show a letter of approval as a paraprofessional issued through ROE, or hold a teaching certificate indicative of completion of at least a bachelor’s degree, or hold a provisional vocational certificate. Good written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of staff, parents and student. Basic math and computer skills as well as some general office skills are needed. Experience working with special needs students preferred.
Under additional information, please list your IEIN (Illinois Educators Identification Number) or include a scanned copy of your para-professional letter of approval. Without this documentation you will not be considered for any aide vacancy.