CIS Paraprofessional

• Position Type:
    Support Staff/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional
  
  
• Date Posted:
    12/8/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Central Intermediate School
  
  
• Date Available:
    ASAP
  
    

TITLE:  Paraprofessional (Central Intermediate School - 1:1) 

Hours: 7:30am-3:00pm
Rate: $ /hr. (this position has the potential for an additional quarterly bonus)
- 12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
- 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
- IMRF Retirement Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Option
- Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.

• Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.

• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

 
REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher(s) with the day-to-day routine in the school setting assigned. An aide will be assigned to work in one of three settings: one on one assignment, small group assignment, or as a classroom aide.  An aide will assist the teacher in achieving the specified teaching objectives for each class or given day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations. 

• Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.

• Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.

• Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.

• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.

• Provides support in unstructured settings for students. 

• Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting. 

• Maintains effective communication with school staff.

• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.

• Assists students in the library or media center.

• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.

• Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.

• Assists students with their clothing as needed.

• Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.

• Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed.

• Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.

• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

• Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.

• Participates in building level and grade level Professional Learning Community teams

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school. 

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
   

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities.  It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  9 months - school calendar year when students are in attendance and institute or SIP days as requested by the principal/assistant principal.  Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:  All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year.  The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the principal or assistant principal.