Duties

Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal and assigned classroom teacher, the paraprofessional assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or instructional setting. The paraprofessional performs various tasks in assisting with the educational needs associated with the program to which assigned. The paraprofessional may also be required to assist in monitoring hallways, bathrooms, lunch, playground/recess areas, bus loading zones, and small groups of children or individuals, etc. as assigned, under the direction of the building administrator. 

Qualifications

• High school graduate. 

• Must hold the Educator License with Stipulations for Paraprofessionals - ELS (PARA). 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work closely with the teacher to assist with instruction and the supervision of students.

• Able to serve as a role model for students by demonstrating a positive attitude and strong work ethic.  

• Ability to follow oral and written directions. 

• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative. 

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships as well as a commitment to teamwork. 

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary/Benefits

• Starting hourly pay of $19.79-$22.00 

• Hourly pay is commensurate with education. 

• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026?CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).  

• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program. 

• Tuition reimbursement provided for six semester hours per year of coursework taken that is related to the employee's development in the field of education. 

• Employees will be paid an additional $2.00 per hour if they elect to waive their health insurance coverage. 

• Paraprofessionals assigned to ICP/Cross-Categorical students who are responsible for diapering or toileting assistance receive an additional $0.30 per hour.  

• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members. 

Additional Notes

• 10-month position. 

• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/district130/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/district130/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

7/1/2026