Duties

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional to provide one-on-one support to students in general education settings for the 2026-2027 school year.  The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to help students access the curriculum, develop independence, and achieve academic, behavioral, and social success throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one academic, organizational, and behavioral support to an assigned student in general education classrooms.
• Assist the student with classroom activities, transitions, assignments, and daily routines while promoting independence.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as directed by the student's educational plan.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations with teachers and support staff.
• Foster positive peer interactions and encourage student engagement.
• Assist with supervision during lunch, passing periods, and other school activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or the Short-Term Approval for the Paraprofessional or the ability to obtain one of these license options prior to employment.
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively as part of a team, and build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Must be able to pass a physical abilities test prior to starting employment.  

Salary/Benefits

Please see the attached 2025-2026 Aide Salary Schedule and 2026 Employee Benefits summary.  NOTE: Our existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and we are currently negotiating a new agreement that will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.  

How to Apply

Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org  (Menu/District Information/Employment)

For More Information Contact:
Nathan Mills, Principal 
Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High 
201 W. State, PO Box 560 
Mahomet, IL 61853 
Phone: (217) 586-4415 
Email: nmills@mscusd.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/_application.aspx?isInternal=1&posJobCodes=22448&posFirstChoice=Licensed:%20Paraprofessional&posSpecialty=&district=1236

Email Address

nmills@ms.k12.il.us

School District

www.ms.k12.il.us

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/ROE9/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1236&internal=1&category=Licensed%3A+Paraprofessional

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card