Paraprofessional for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC)

Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Paraprofessional

Full-time paraprofessionals (7.5 hours/day) would serve Plano schools. Individual will function as program or classroom instructional assistant, but may be assigned as a one-on-one (1:1) instructional assistant. These are full time positions that include benefits. Must meet all requirements in accordance with PERA and the implementation of PA Paraprofessional approval from Illinois State Board of Education. Compensation: Range between $16.25-$18.75 depending on background and experience. Reports to: Classroom teacher, Building Principal, and/or Special Education Administrative Staff.

Essential Functions:

• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth to fully support educational programming.
• Support and act in accordance with all PASEC Governing Board goals, objectives and policies, The School Code of Illinois, and other federal and state laws.
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model and educator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students' needs.
• Function as program or classroom instructional assistant but may be assigned as a one-one one (1:1) instructional assistant.
• Attends work on a regular basis, arrives to school on time; prepared to assist in the classroom.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program coordinator, and/or classroom teacher.

For more information, please contact Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Director Josh Toopes at