Duties
This is a 10-month position, for 6.00 to 6.50 hours a day, Monday - Friday.
We have multiple Paraprofessional positions at multiple schools.
Job Summary
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to Principal.
Essential Functions
-Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher
for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
-Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
classroom.
-Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care
professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting
immediate health care needs.
-Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal
hygiene.
-Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the
purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
-Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the
purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
-Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for
students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or
reinforcing learning concepts.
-Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring
availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
-Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms,
playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a
safe and positive learning environment.
-Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and
group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing
instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
Other Functions
-Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:(2024-2025 school year)
Minimum starting salary with a license - $28,098
Benefits include:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Flexible benefits plan
- Sick days
- Personal days
- Paid holidays
- Direct deposit
- Employee assistance program
Additional Notes
Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website - click here for link. Also attached is an ISBE checklist for applying for a license.
ISBE offers a short-approval para professional license for those with a high school diploma (or equivalent), which is good for 3 years while completing the requirements for a full paraprofessional license.
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.district65.net
Selection Procedure:
Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.