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Classroom Aide

Duties

DeLand Weldon Elementary is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Kindergarten Classroom Aide to support our youngest learners in a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, collaborates well with teachers and staff, and is committed to helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provide one on one and small group support to students with disabilities as directed by the classroom teacher and special education team. 

  • Assist students in participating in classroom instruction, routines, and activities

  • Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies outlined in students’ IEPs. 

  • Support students with communication, social-emotional development, behavior regulation as appropriate. 

  • Reinforce positive behavior interventions and classroom expectations using district-approved strategies. 

  • Help students transition between activities, classrooms, and other school settings. 

  • Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information in accordance with FERPA and district policies. 

 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

  • High School diploma or GED 

  • Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License or eligibility to obtain one as required by the Illinois State Board of Education. 

Salary/Benefits

Salary is based on the DWEA 2023-2026 CBA 

Additional Notes

We are a small rural school with one classroom per grade level. Class size averages 12 students. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit to Jill Collins, Principal (jcollins@dwschools.org)

  • A completed application

  • Resume

  • References

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

www.dwschools.org

Email Address

jcollins@dwschools.org

Job Posting Date

8/31/2026

Application Deadline

9/11/2026

Start Date

N/A