Special Education Aide

id='p3521_'>Special Education Aide JobID: 3521

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

Lincoln Elementary School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

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HOURLY RATE: $18.50-$19/hr.

• Benefits information attached

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

TITLE:Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and functional lift test, 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 and skills reinforcement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works individually with students to practice targeted learning goals.
• Practices specific Individualized Education Program objectives with students.
• 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.
• De-escalates and helps to calm frustrated or overwhelmed students using approved verbal and physical techniques.
• Helps students with restroom and hygiene care.
• Transfers students in and out of wheelchairs, standers, or adaptive seating.
• 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