Substitute Instructional Assistant

• Position Type:
    Substitute/Substitute Instructional Aide
  
  
• Date Posted:
    9/2/2022
  
  
• Location:
    Manhattan School District #114
  
    

Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, a paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways. For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials.

Pay is $110 per school day.

This position does not pay into a retirement system (IMRF) until over 600 hours are worked.

A Paraprofessional assists teachers within school districts. Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, a Paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways. For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials.

What is a Paraprofessional?

Requirements:

Age:

At least 19 yrs of age to qualify for Pre-K- 12th grade.

At least 18 yrs of age to qualify for Pre-K-8th grade. (Must be at least 19 yrs to qualify for the short-term PARA approval)

Meet one (1) of the following requirements:

• Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
• 60 semester hours of non-remedial coursework from a regionally accredited institution
• High School Diploma or equivalency and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test
• High School Diploma or equivalency and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys tests: Applied Mathematics/Applied Math - 4 Reading for Information or Workplace Documents - 4

*Paraprofessional $100 application fee, $30 registration fee. All fees processed and charged by ISBE.

ISBE offers a Short-term PARA approval option. It is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable.

Requirements:

• 19 yrs. of age
• High School diploma or equivalent

*Short-term PARA $50 application fee, no registration fee. All fees processed and charged by ISBE.

**Not all school districts accept the Short-term PARA approval for employment.

How to apply for the Short-term Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional testing options:

• ACT WorkKeys - Information for ACT WorkKeys testing offered by?Joliet Junior College.
• Educational Testing Service ETS

How to Apply for the Paraprofessional License

1. Create an ELIS account How to create an ELIS account
2. Apply for the Paraprofessional License How to apply for the Paraprofessional license
3. Submit required documentation via email to the ROE Licensure Department at 

Submit Required Documentation:

Official college/university transcripts may be submitted by:

• Email
  • Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the registrar to the ROE. Please address and email transcripts to the ROE Licensure Department at 
• Postal mail
  • Official transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, as issued by the college Registrar. ROE Licensure Department 116 N Chicago St. Joliet, Ill. 60432

*The ROE does not have access to any documents submitted to ISBE.

*ISBE or the ROE does not accept transcripts opened or forwarded.

Please submit copies of test results and HS Diploma/HS Equivalency to the ROE Licensure Department at 

My license was issued What's next?

Log into your ELIS account and register in Will County and/or any county within Illinois that you will be serving.

How to register license

Begin applying at Will county school districts. A background check/fingerprint appointment will be required by the school district during the hiring process. Please contact the employing school district for further instructions.

For further questions, please contact:
Andrea Popovich HR Speciaist