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5th - 8th Paraprofessional (Washington, IL)

Duties

  • Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations. 
  • Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.
  • Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.
  • Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.
  • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  • Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.
  • Provides support in unstructured settings for students. 
  • Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting. 
  • Maintains effective communication with school staff.
  • Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.
  • Assists students in the library or media center.
  • Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
  • Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.
  • Assists students with their clothing as needed.
  • Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.
  • Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed.
  • Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
  • Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
  • Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.
  • Participates in building level and grade level Professional Learning Community teams
  • Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school. 
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.
  • Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.
  • Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

Salary/Benefits

RATE:  $18.25/hr.-$19.25/hr.
BENEFITS:

Benefits:
- 12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
- 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
- IMRF Retirement Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Option
- Employee Assistance Program

Additional Notes

HOURS: M-F  7:30am - 3:00pm
Work schedule - Full-Time during the school year when students are in attendance
*Some Institute days are required for training & state mandated training for all school employees.

 

Job Posting Date

2/17/2026

Start Date

2/17/2026