Paraprofessional (1/2 Pre-K and 1/2 Elementary)- Anticipated 5.75 Hours

id='p1553_'>Paraprofessional (1/2 Pre-K and 1/2 Elementary)- Anticipated 5.75 Hours JobID: 1553

Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

6/24/2026

Location:

Capron Elementary

Date Available:

08/20/2026

Closing Date:

When filled

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Qualifications:

60 hours of college coursework, or

An approved teacher aide program, or

A passing score on the ParaPro test, or

Passing the relevant Work Keys tests to be considered HQ by the ISBE

General Responsibilities: Assists teachers in achieving instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups of students and promoting a well-organized classroom environment in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.

Duties:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a comprehensive understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, or media work.
• Assists large group activities as assigned.
• Provides information and help to any substitute teacher.
• Helps students with daily living and functional skills as appropriate.
• Alerts the classroom teacher and other appropriate staff to relevant information about a student in a timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and respects confidentiality of information.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Helps students utilize equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Follows school, district, state and federal regulations and rules.
• Performs all duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Works to develop and instill a positive self-worth and confidence in students.
• Provides positive feedback and encouragement to students and provides opportunities to develop special abilities and talents.
• Uses appropriate behavior interventions as outlined in school policies and procedures.
• Reports any illness, accident or injury to their supervisor and the principal immediately.
• Assists in keeping classrooms and the school grounds neat, clean, safe and orderly.
• Supervises students at all times and does not leave students unattended.
• Reports theft or damage to school or personal property immediately to the teacher and principal.
• Arrives on time and follows assigned duties until the end of the school day.
• Seeks awareness and clarification of school and district rules, policies and procedures through the building principal or other appropriate administrative staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Salary varies with experience and education. Base pay is $16.98

Benefits- dental, health, vision is available with full-time positions. IMRF pension is available for full-time positions.