Duties
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. (Immediate Start)
Essential Functions:
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
- Assists students in non-instructional areas (TBD)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed
- Demonstrate initiative and exercise consistent good judgment
- Ability to resolve conflicts with groups and individuals
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students, staff, and administration
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Assist staff or building administration, as needed
- All other duties as assigned
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
*Other Duties As Assigned
Qualifications
Job Requirements - Minimum Qualifications
- Paraprofessional Educator License (60 collegiate credit hours; Associate’s Degree; ParaPro Test)
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Working in a school system or with children preferred
- The candidate must be computer literate and skilled in Google applications
- Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities
- Pass a criminal background check
Salary/Benefits
Competitive Regional Salary and Benefits.
$16.00-17.00 per hour., 7.5hrs a day. 180 Contract Days.
Additional Notes
Wethersfield School District #230 is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Please send a letter/email of interest, resume, certification, references/letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts to:
Kyle Dennison
Elementary Principal
439 Willard Street
Kewanee, IL 61443
Email applications are accepted at kdennison@geese230.com
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.geese230.com/page/job-opportunities