Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Starting Salary (2026-27 School Year): $22.50 per hour

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

District #202

1600 Dodge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60204

Position: Paraprofessional

Reports To: Special Education Department Chair

Purpose Statement

Work involves providing support to classroom instruction through supervision, care and instruction of students with disabilities in the general education and/or special education classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Minimum Experience And Education

• Minimum of sixty (60) hours of college education
• Possess an Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Para), Substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License required
• Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area preferred
• Experience with students with disabilities in both a general education and special education classroom setting preferred

Skill Requirements/Qualifications/Knowledge

• Ability to work cooperatively and in conjunction with assigned teacher, case manager and administrators to provide academic and social-emotional/personal support to students in the classroom as needed
• Ability to follow administrative, teacher, counselor, school healthcare specialist and occupational and physical therapist directives regarding the physical needs of students
• Ability to assist teachers with classroom instruction and tutoring
• Knowledge of needs of students in special education
• Excellent organizational and management skills; ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines and/or under changing job conditions
• Excellent problem solving skills, ability to take initiative, exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned duties
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond to faculty, staff, students and the public with respect and tact
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Adhere to district and school policies, rules and regulations
• Demonstrate punctuality, good attendance and strong work ethics
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions

This position monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. classroom, job sites, rest rooms, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Under the supervision of assigned teachers or coordinators, this position provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, vocational skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing individual plans; and ensuring student success in school.

This position administers tests, classwork, make-up work in support of students in the classroom. This assignment can include assisting students who are medically fragile or have a physical disability in matters of personal hygiene. This staff person attends all in-service presentations and department meetings for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. The position maintains instructional materials and performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school day.

Paraprofessional assignments may change based on program and student need. Changes may occur daily, weekly or yearly.

Term Of Employment: 10 Month

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

ETHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or handicap