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Glenbard High School DIstrict 87 lists this Support Staff - Special Education Assistant opportunity in glen ellyn, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education AssistantPosition Type Tier 4 Term 10 months, 181 days Hours 7 Licensed Required ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL Supervisor Assistant Principal of Operations Rate of Pay $21.09 *This position can receive up to a $1,200 bonus Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Group term life/ADD insurance Employee Assistance Program Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF Paid leave Start Date August 2026Position SummaryThe qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent. Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant. Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures. Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff. Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment. Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment. May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills. May require a valid drivers license. May require musical accompaniment skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive)Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records. Responsible for student supervision May assist or coordinate mandate school testing. May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g. bathroom, changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding students, grooming, etc.) May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.Knowledge and SkillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media. Ability to write professional communications Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions)Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast. Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.Direct Questions To: Mr. Mitchell Berenson Assistant Principal of Operations Glenbard East H.S. Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
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glen ellyn, IL, 60137, US
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