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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,513 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 8/17/2026 force display?
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ABC JobID:
5570Position Type:
Support Staff/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:
8/17/2026Location:
Seth Whitman Elementary School Date Available:
08/31/2026START DATE:
08/31/2026HOURS:
7 hours per daySALARY:
$17.75/hour ( CBA Agreement- See Article 11)
BENEFITS
Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet (Benefit Booklet)QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Educator Licensure- Paraprofessional Requirements for Paraprofessional License (renewed every five (5) years): At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
One of the following required:
Associate's degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on theACT Workkeys:
Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) Short-Term Approval Requirements (valid for three (3) years): High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher While working on an approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license Applications are available until June 30, 2029 and may not be renewedJob Description Position :
Paraprofessional Reports to: Classroom Teacher and/orSpecial Education Teacher Building Principal Special Education Supervisor Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalent Statement of Approval issued by the ISBE Prior experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children Ability to lift at least 50 poundsTerms of Employment:
9 Month Paraprofessional Work Calendar;Hourly Employment Basic Functions :
Paraprofessionals work with direction from both the general and special educators and/or administrators to engage in many different daily responsibilities. Paraprofessionals will support the instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.Performance Responsibility :
1. Assists certified staff members with the purpose of implementing IEP goals and objectives for individual students or groups of students. 2. Assists certified staff members in implementing lesson plans and developing students' independent function and behavioral skills. 3. Assists with implementation of academic and/or behavior interventions, as requested. 4. Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities, field trips, and job site supervision for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive environment. This supervision includes emergency drills, assemblies, and lunchroom activities. 5. Facilitate the integration of individual(s) with special needs in various school settings such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and other general education settings. 6. Assist with tasks as assigned by certified staff including, but not limited to recording behavior skills, implementing student accommodations, escorting students, and monitoring student progress. 7. Serves as a source of information and helps substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. 8. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning students, families, and staff that is required of certified staff. 9. Participates in staff development programs, as assigned, or on a voluntary basis. 10. May assist students in or performs: toileting, hygiene, and dressing routines. 11. Performs not related duties as requested from time to time as necessary. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned by general education teacher, special education teacher, special education supervisor and/or building administration.Evaluation :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Attachment(s): Para ABC @ SWES August.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/17/2026 11:21:33 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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