Special Education Paraprofessional at Fremont School District 79

• Illinois Paraprofessional License

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior experience working with children, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI), social-emotional learning strategies, and trauma-informed practices.

• Willingness to be trained in, and ability to collect, record, and report data to support student progress monitoring and instructional decision-making.

• Ability to maintain composure, patience, and professionalism in high-stress situations.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting the needs of all learners.

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides support to students with diverse learning, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Working under the direction of a certified teacher, the paraprofessional assists with students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical development. This role requires strong skills in verbal de-escalation, emotional regulation, and relationship-building to help students thrive in both general education and special education settings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support instruction by reinforcing lessons and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Implement strategies for self-regulation, verbal de-escalation, and conflict resolution to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, lunchrooms, buses, and other settings as required and requested by the classroom teacher, principal, and assistant principal.
• Provide individualized and small-group assistance tailored to student learning and developmental levels.
• Assist students with transitions between classes, therapies, and transportation.
• Encourage independence during academic work, classroom activities, and interventions.
• Participate in collaborative planning with teachers and specialists to meet student goals.
• Collect, record, and share observations and data on student performance, behavior, and progress.
• Support students during assessments, including accommodations and modifications as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of materials, and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.
• Attend required trainings and team meetings, including social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and behavior intervention strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher(s), principal, and assistant principal.

• $17.50/hour
• Full benefits package
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program