Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
1:1 Paraprofessional – Therapeutic Day School (High School)
Location: Lake County, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day
Start Date: 8/17 through the 2026/27 school year
Pay: $25–$35/hour
Employment Type: Contract, through Spotter Staffing
About the Placement
Spotter Staffing is partnering with a therapeutic day school serving students with significant emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. This role provides 1:1 support to a student in either a middle school or high school classroom setting (candidate preference considered). The program emphasizes individualized support, life skills, and a collaborative team model (teachers, social workers, nurses, therapists).
Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to an assigned student throughout the school day
- Implement behavior plans, IEP goals, and de-escalation strategies as directed by the classroom teacher/BCBA
- Support academic tasks, transitions, and daily living/self-help routines
- Document behavior data and communicate consistently with the classroom team
- Assist with community-based instruction and vocational/life-skills activities as applicable
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate's degree or 60 college credits preferred (per IL para requirements)
- Illinois Paraprofessional License (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with students with emotional/behavioral disorders, autism, or significant needs strongly preferred
- Crisis prevention/de-escalation training (e.g., CPI, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) a plus
- Patience, consistency, and physical ability to support students during behavioral episodes
Must-Haves to Step In
- Comfort working 1:1 with students who have significant emotional/behavioral needs
- Ability to stay calm and consistent during escalations/crisis moments
- Willingness to follow behavior plans and team direction precisely (not improvise)
Why Consider This Role
- Flexible pay range based on experience ($25–$35/hr)
- Full school-year assignment starting 8/17 (26/27 SY) — stability through June
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment