Pre-K Paraprofessional

Chicago Ridge School District 127.5

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Ridge Lawn School

Date Available:
08/20/2026 Description: PreK Paraprofessional for Ridge Lawn

Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for Illinois Paraprofessional Approval

Start Date for 2025-26 School Year: August 18, 2025, $20-$23/hr based on education.

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Knowledge of: correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic skills; general office procedures, practices and use of equipment; recreational activities involving sports, games, arts and crafts, and music; pupils with exceptional needs; individual differences of pupils.
Experience in working with special education students preferred
Experience in working with English learners preferred
Bilingual Arabic preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.

Record keeping of assessment data
Assist Teacher
- Instructional activities
- Preparing materials for classroom use
- organizing and directing games and recreational activities both in the classroom and on the playground.
- Modify class work
- Set up equipment and help prepare materials for instruction
Assist Students
- Take to office or nurse's office as directed by the teacher
- Taking off and putting on the clothing upon arrival, at recess, and prior to their departure from school.
- Attend to physical needs as directed by the teacher.
- Perform exercises or play games.
- Attend to disabled students' physical needs, including feeding, toileting, teaching good grooming habits
Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards.
Maintain and improve professional competence
Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

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