Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Momence Community Unit School District 1 is seeking a paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications: Hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Certification. Classroom assistance experience preferred. Demonstrated success and understanding of working with students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.

Reports to: Building administrator.

Essential Job Functions and Key Responsibilities: Paraprofessionals have a wide range of duties inside and out of the classroom. Duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
• Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance
• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Supervise students during morning pod time, breakfast, lunch, recess, or dismissal as well as in between classes, assemblies or on field trips
• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
• Assists teachers with non-instructional classroom duties
• Participates in professional development programs
• Maintain the same level of confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school setting pertaining to MCUSD #1.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Terms of Employment: Work days mirror teacher working days including all student sessions days and 5 Staff Institute Days. Building / Working assignments could vary depending upon student needs but will remain consistent day to day once assignments are made. Salary: $16.00 per hour. Competitive Benefits.