Share: Print: Duties Discusses assigned duties with special education/classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts for student(s) assigned. Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed. Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods. Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students. Distributes tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed. Enforces administration policies and rules governing students. Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices. Completes required reports in a timely manner. Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. Works with students with multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities. Is familiar with and uses adaptive equipment including, communication equipment, wheelchairs, adaptive feeding tools, etc. Assists students with self-care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary. May be required to perform tasks that students are not able to do, i.e. taking notes, handling materials, holding books, etc. May work with/handle resistive students. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment and performs other teacher aide duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration, or Board of Education. Qualifications Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license. Must be at least 18 years of age (PreK-8). 19 years of age (9-12). Basic Computer Literacy. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public. Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils. Must be detail oriented. Salary/Benefits TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTStarting Salary $15-$20/hr based on experience. How to Apply Apply online through our website. Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=22005 Email Address kean.justin@gcmsk12.org School District https://www.gcmsk12.org/ Position Website https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=22005 ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 5/13/2025 Start Date 8/11/2025 Share: Print: Job Alerts Sign Up