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Instructional Assistant

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepares classroom materials in accordance with needs of children as directed by the certified staff member.
  • Encourages. Supports, and assists students in their development of independence and self-help skills.
  • Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned by the certified staff member.
  • Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the certified staff member while maintaining complete and accurate student records.
  • Observes and monitors students’ emotional and behavioral needs by following individual student plans. 
  • Communicates professionally with certified staff members to discuss specific student or individual needs while maintaining confidentiality. 
  • Profides classroom management support and takes appropriate action in instances of special medical needs.
  • Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Exhibits a respectful, positive attitude to staff, students, and parents.
  • Provides information to the certified staff member, as requested, to enhance student learning. 
  • Assists in skills practice and reinforcement activities previously introduced by the teacher, either individually or in small groups.
  • Performs clerical duties, including preparing and operating technology equipment, photocopying, laminating, scribing, and other computer related skills. 
  • Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
  • Participates in school and district staff development programs and scheduled meetings as requested or specified in the employment agreement.
  • Monitors children on the playground, during lunchtime, and before and after school as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Credentials: Valid Illinois ParaProfessional License

Salary/Benefits

HESS Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1agK-ipVth0hDybpq8D7K4FK1rOQjGlv9/view

 

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/d181/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Instructional+Assistant

Job Posting Date

8/22/2026

Start Date

8/22/2026