Para Professional in Normal, IL

Make a difference in the lives of visually impaired students by supporting a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in this rewarding paraprofessional contract opportunity. This part-time, itinerant role—approximately 20 hours per week—focuses solely on providing facilitation and assistance for a TVI. Your dedication and support will help create a more accessible and encouraging learning environment for students with visual impairments.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a paraprofessional in school settings preferred.
• Familiarity with special education or working alongside a TVI is highly valued.
• Positive, patient, and supportive demeanor when assisting students.
• Dependable transportation and flexibility for travel between sites.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow guidance from the TVI.
• Commitment to professional boundaries—role is exclusively to assist the TVI in supporting visually impaired students.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the TVI to facilitate classroom activities and ensure students’ needs are met.
• Provide direct support and encouragement to visually impaired students, guided by the TVI’s instructions.
• Prepare and adapt educational materials as needed to enhance accessibility.
• Maintain consistent communication with the TVI regarding student progress and needs.
• Travel between sites as part of the itinerant assignment, providing assistance wherever the TVI’s support is needed.
• Focus exclusively on duties related to VI student support—no other school tasks will be assigned.

This contract role offers a meaningful way to contribute to the education of students who need your help most. If you’re looking for purposeful part-time work in the school setting and want to be an integral part of a dedicated support team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to help foster student independence and success!

Compensation for this position ranges from $15.33 to $35.33. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.