Special Education Resource Aide ( 2 Days/Week)

id='p3540_'>Special Education Resource Aide ( 2 Days/Week) JobID: 3540

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

8/16/2026

Location:

Jefferson Elementary School

Date Available:

ASAP

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HOURLY RATE: $17.75-$18.25/hr.

• Benefits information attached

TITLE:Special Education Resource Aide (2 days per week - Thursdays and Fridays)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.

REPORTS TO:Building Principal, District Administration

JOB GOAL:

To support the lead teacher in maximizing student achievement and individualized growth by providing targeted academic reinforcement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers reading, writing, and math reinforcement to individual students or small groups using the intervention strategies and materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitors and supports implementing the IEP by providing accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Supports the development and implementation of accommodations and modifications based on individual student needs.
• Facilitates activities that help students practice the specific skills targeted in their individualized education plans (IEP).
• Records accurate data on student performance and behavior during intervention sessions to assist the teacher with progress monitoring.
• Provides immediate feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress or specific challenges observed during small-group sessions.
• Monitors and supports student behavioral progress according to established plans, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of student safety and maintains accurate knowledge of student whereabouts.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal or district office administrator.

Note: The responsibilities may include other duties as assigned, as the responsibilities listed above represent a majority of the tasks, though not an exhaustive list.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.

EVALUATION:

One written evaluation per year and every other year after three consecutive years of employment. Evaluations completed by the principal.

Attachment(s):

• Support Staff Benefits Info.pdf