Special Services Aide VHHS multiple positions

Special Services Aide (VHHS) - Multiple Positions Community High School District 128, Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills, Illinois Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $21.20 to $22.20 Per Hour Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45 am – 3:45 pm Overview The Special Services Aide will support the department in carrying out responsibilities related to servicing students with special education needs. This position may include duties such as general classroom assistance; small‑group leadership of instructional activities; 1:1 support for a student; and other responsibilities that support teaching, learning, behavior, and access for students with disabilities. Reports to Special Services Department Chair Qualifications High‑school graduation or equivalent education and experience Preferable experience working with children/adolescents with special needs Illinois Paraprofessional license required Professional/Personal Characteristics Previous experience in an educational setting preferred Excellent organizational and time‑management skills Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Proficient with Google G‑Suite, office and phone equipment Ability to work as part of an educational team to support individual or group needs of students Job Responsibilities Partner and assist in creating an equal and respectful learning environment while reinforcing classroom expectations Communicate routinely as part of the educational team with the student’s case manager, nurse, teachers, and parents in communication logs about progress or needs Assist and collaborate with teachers as needed in planning accessible steps and supports for the instructional process and in adapting learning materials with visual, sequential, and/or auditory prompts Assist students during instruction and in completing learning activities Implement services and supports as written in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan, including the use of positive behavior supports and de‑escalation strategies Escort and assist students around the learning environment, with the use of adaptive equipment, and in managing their materials and behaviors Physically assist students with transferring from wheelchair to desk and/or with personal care needs (e.g., changing for PE, bathroom assistance, etc.) With training, perform administrative tasks such as taking data on student performance; adapting materials; making copies; filing; and/or updating or transferring data between IEPs or other documents as a collaborative member of the special services department Support students as a job coach at in‑building worksites in developing pre‑vocational employability skills Willingly engage in professional learning to enhance and develop stronger skills as a member of the educational community Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Application Process Candidates will be selected by Administration based on the above criteria. Visit our website at for application information. District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education