Paraprofessional/Aide

FJSPED is a purpose driven special education cooperative seeking motivated educators to enhance our team and support our students and families.

Full-time position for a Paraprofessional/Aide for Franklin and Jefferson Counties Special Education District #801. Submit application and paraprofessional certification with IEIN (if attained).

Multiple positions are available for the 24-25 school year!

Sesser-Valier Location:
We have an open position for a program aide at a FJSPED special education program located in Sesser-Valier School District. The program focuses on serving students with intellectual disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, communication disorders, and developmental delays. The program is designed to increase daily living skills and functional skills for students with significant intellectual disabilities, and to
teach age and developmental level appropriate academic, social, and behavioral skills.

Christopher Location:

This program focuses on serving students with social-emotional delays. It is designed to teach students social, emotional, and related skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values that enable them to be successful in school.  Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making are the guiding principles utilized to promote academic and functional success in kindergarten through 4th grade students.

Mt. Vernon Location:

The program in Mt. Vernon serves students from 2nd to 12th grade. The program is designed to teach better self-regulation and emotional and behavioral control skills. The program works to create a safe environment for learning and growing. We utilize a point system so students can earn points for “good behavior” and then spend it in our “store”. Social-emotional skills are a priority here, and staff works one-on-one or with groups of kids throughout the day.

Summersville Location:

We have 2 classes at Summersville for students in K-4 and 5-8 grades. These programs are designed to teach key academic and social skills to students on the Autism Spectrum or with other communication disorders. The focus is on meeting each child at their level and building communication and life skills within an academic setting.  Sensory needs, structured activities, and adequate socialization are important in this program.

The pay starts at Step 1 on our salary schedule, at $18,695 a year (180 days) for the school year (August– May). Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree or specialized training receive a increased starting wage. 15 sick days and 3 personal days are allotted at the beginning of each school year. $693 per month in insurance benefits.

Other benefits available.

The positions available require a high school diploma or
GED, plus passing a background check.
There is also a paraprofessional license that will be
required, but we can help you get that.

Apply by email or mail to: 

Ali Nordin, Assistant Director of Special Education

[email protected]

Franklin and Jefferson Counties Special Education District #801

P.O. Box 1027

Benton, IL 62812

Office: 618-439-7231