Classified - Special Education Behavior Para Educator

Position Title: Classified - Special Education Behavior Para Educator Job ID#: 1917 Assignment: CPS Behavior Program Reports to: Director of Student Services Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year Work Agreement: 185 days; 7-8 hours per day and/or as available Hourly Pay: Starts at $17.26 and is based on related experience Crete Public Schools is seeking applications for a special education para educator for the 2026-2027 school year. The person in this position works with students attending the CPS Behavior Program. This is a full time position. Benefits include 76% paid single health insurance, long term disability insurance, and sick and personal leave. This position is open until filled. Essential Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, 2 year degree preferred Satisfactory completion of criminal background check Understanding of or background with individuals with disabilities Work well with children and co-workers First aid knowledge preferred, but not required Crisis de-escalation and intervention experience preferred, but not required Bilingual preferred, but not required Job Tasks: Collaborate with the special education teacher in order to assist students in meeting individual goals and implement behavior programming. Assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce academic and behavioral skills. Provide direct support to students with behavioral needs including de-escalation and crisis intervention. Supervise students in a variety of capacities throughout the school day. Assist classroom teachers in a variety of capacities such as preparing lesson materials and cleaning/organizing the classroom. Participate in professional learning which may include CPR/First Aid training, crisis