<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Paraprofessional/Special Education - Building</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/31/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Lathrop Elementary</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>JOB TITLE: Special Education Building Paraprofessional 6.5 hours per day</p> <p>Job Code: 2478</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>COMPENSATION SY25/26: Starts at $16.25/hour or $17.25/hour for self-contained positions</p> <p>COMPENSATION SY26/27: Starts at $17.75/hour or $18.75/hour for self-contained positions</p> <p>A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance </li><li>Voluntary life insurance </li><li>Paid Sick and Personal time </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) </li><li>Optional 403(b) plan </li><li>Employee assistance program (EAP) </li></ul> <p>Collective Bargaining Agreement: Local 692</p> <p>SUMMARY: Working under supervision of the classroom teacher and other special education professionals. Carries out the educational programs developed by the special education teacher. Assists with special education students as requested by the building administrator.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with classroom management and instruction, such as ...</p> </li></ol> <p>A. Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate.</p> <p>B. Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations.</p> <p>C. Tutoring individuals.</p> <p>D. Working in small groups with students.</p> <p>E. Implementing teacher-planned activities for individuals and small groups of students.</p> <p>F. Encouraging appropriate behavior.</p> <p>G. Assisting in the implementation of the students' behavior management program.</p> <p>H. Observing, recording and charting academic and behavioral progress.</p> <p>I. Accompanying and/or assisting mainstreamed students in regular classrooms.</p> <p>J. Serving as resource person for the substitute upon teacher absence.</p> <p>K. Working with general education students and other special education students in the building when requested. However, arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments should be avoided.</p> <p>L. Supervising your students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.</p> <p>M. Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities.</p> <p>N. Escorting students to various locations in building.</p> <p>O. Meeting, loading and unloading buses.</p> <p>P. Helping evacuate students during fire drills.</p> <ol start="5"> <li>Assist in classroom housekeeping, such as: </li></ol> <p>A. Collecting money and keeping records.</p> <p>B. Setting up room for conferences.</p> <p>C. Passing out paper and supplies.</p> <p>D. Assisting in set up, operation, and maintenance of equipment.</p> <p>E. Caring for lights, window shades, room temperature.</p> <p>F. Assist in maintaining an orderly and neat classroom environment.</p> <ol start="6"> <li>Assist with physical needs of students, such as: </li></ol> <p>A. Toileting and diapering students between the ages of 3 and 21.</p> <p>B. Helping student undress for swimming, participating in the pool and helping him/her get dressed afterward.</p> <p>C. Assisting with lifting and positioning of students.</p> <p>D. Feeding students at lunch time, carrying out prescriptive feeding programs which have been outlined by the occupational therapist for specific students after appropriate training and periodic monitoring has been implemented.</p> <ol start="7"> <li>Participates in signing programs and other specialized programming when those methods are required to be utilized with students. i.e. </li></ol> <p>A. Communication systems i.e. signing, PEC's</p> <p>B. Sensory motor</p> <p>C. Work related activities</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma/GED and Paraprofessional License issued by ISBE.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess good oral, written and communication skills.</p> </li></ol> <p>WORK CALENDAR: 9 Months</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.</p> <p>OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.</p> <p>The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.</p>