Special Education Paraprofessional

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a compassionate and reliable Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team at Tioga Elementary School. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide individualized support to students with disabilities, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally within an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ daily experiences at school.

Description:

The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist in a classroom setting under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Additional responsibilities may include supervision in classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, and during arrival and dismissal, as well as general supervision in the cafeteria, library, hallways, and other instructional settings as determined by the administrator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and adaptation of instructional materials

Support student learning through individual and small group instruction as directed

Assist with supervision, escorting, and monitoring of students throughout the school day

Help maintain accurate records related to student progress and activities

Support the teacher with daily classroom routines and instructional programming

Participate in staff development and training as required

Perform additional duties as assigned by administration

Bilingual preferred

Hours:

35 hours per week (7 hours per day) – Elementary Schools
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (includes a 30-minute duty-free lunch)

Benefits:

$17.48 per hour plus paraprofessional pay differential

IMRF Pension – https://www.imrf.org/

Summers off; holidays, winter break, and spring break off

10 sick days and 3 personal days

Insurance eligibility (health, dental, vision, long-term disability)

Board-paid life insurance

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License
Visit https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx to learn how to apply

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Work involves walking, standing, hearing, and using hands to assist students and operate classroom materials

Ability to reach, bend, and move throughout the classroom and school environment

Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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