Paraprofessional

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher, the paraprofessional will assist in lessons, activities, organization, and student supervision.

About the role

Previous paraprofessional experience with elementary school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred.
• Successful completion of Work Keys Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

Terms Of Employment

• At-will employment.
• 180 day/10 month position.
• Anual evaluation conducted by building Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Salary and increase set by Superintendent.

Working Conditions

• In person and on site in a school/classroom environment.
• Close contact with school age children.