Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Joliet Public Schools District 86 THIGPEN - JOLIET, Illinois.

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• Job : 5570565
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Special Education Paraprofessional

POSITION GUIDE: Non-Certificated Personnel

Full Time - 9 Months

Bargaining Unit Position

Non–Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, Academic Advisor, Student Services Coordinator, Special Education Classroom Teacher

RELATES TO: Coordinators, Parents

SALARY AND BENEFITS: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Collective Bargaining Agreement - Joliet #86 School Related Personnel Council Aft-Local 604 found on the following link:
Support Union

* Maximum 5 years full-time Experience

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Building administration, Student Services Coordinator, and assigned classroom teacher, assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or instructional setting; performs various tasks in assisting with the educational needs associated with the particular program to which assigned.

Classroom paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals, and one-to-one paraprofessionals may function in a variety of roles: those which are instructionally-based, those which are physically-management based and those which are medically-based. Job responsibilities may shift among these roles depending upon the needs of the student/s.

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Self-Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
• Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit
• Demonstrated concern for the child’s well‑being
• Willingness to accept instruction

• Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
• Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
• Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with critical daily activities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem‑solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform general clerical duties such as: preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, preparing materials for classroom use, etc.
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
• Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling, and correct usage.
• Attend building meetings and in‑service training.
• Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students
• is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to use
• is able to provide reinforcers in the way the teacher has planned
• is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses
• provides the teacher with feedback on the success/failure of an understanding of the students' skills and knowledge
• follows lesson plans developed by the certified staff member
• clarifies directions and procedures
• uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age‑appropriate
• asks questions of a high quality, with adequate wait time for the student to respond
• promotes…