Paraprofessional
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Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted:
2/2/2026 Location:
District Employee Date Available:
08/17/2026 District:
Steger School District 194
JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: District or assigned building
SUPERVISOR: Classroom Teacher, Principal, Director of Student Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
UNION/NON-UNION: Non-Union
Link: Classified Staff Pay Scale and Benefits JOB SUMMARY:
The paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in performing duties necessary to the proper functioning of the classroom. The paraprofessional may be assigned as a classroom assistant or as a one-on-one assistant to a particular student. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:
Instructional
Performs as an integral member of the educational team.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position.
Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with the Steger School District.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent talking, bending, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking and standing. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
b. An Associate's degree or higher, or
c. 60 semester hours of coursework, or
d. High School diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test, or
e. High School diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys test:
Applied Math - 4
Workplace Documents - 4
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Paraprofessional Endorsement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted:
2/2/2026 Location:
District Employee Date Available:
08/17/2026 District:
Steger School District 194
JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: District or assigned building
SUPERVISOR: Classroom Teacher, Principal, Director of Student Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
UNION/NON-UNION: Non-Union
Link: Classified Staff Pay Scale and Benefits JOB SUMMARY:
The paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in performing duties necessary to the proper functioning of the classroom. The paraprofessional may be assigned as a classroom assistant or as a one-on-one assistant to a particular student. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:
Instructional
- Assists in the organization of assignments and adaptations of materials.
- Follows specific instructional strategies and plans to support student learning and independence.
- Provides individual or small group instruction, as prescribed.
- Communicates in an effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners, and visitors.
- Assists professionals in various aspects of implementing instructional/thematic/therapeutic plans, behavior intervention plans.
- Facilitates and supports learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.).
- Participates in collection of assessment data and documentation.
- Confers with professionals on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes and student/program needs.
- Supports learners during transitions between classes and activities.
- Assists students with bathroom/hygiene needs
- Assists students on/off the bus.
- Assists with playground duties.
- Assists with daily tasks and record-keeping related to student attendance forms, clerical needs, files, inventory, supplies, etc.
- Facilitates learner-use of computers, augmentative systems and various equipment for instructional purposes.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality with respect to work-related and student information.
- Conforms to specific guidelines of the assigned program.
- Performs specialized functions, requiring certification or additional training, required by specific program or student (positioning, lifting, physical restraint, feeding).
- Participates in staff development opportunities.
- Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures.
- Demonstrates professionalism.
- Follows procedures and policies established by Steger School District.
- Follows policies and procedures of Steger School District.
- Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students.
- Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback.
- Actively participates in the evaluation process.
- Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change.
- Uses judgment appropriately.
- Conducts self in an appropriate and ethical manner.
- Treats others with respect and dignity.
- Participates in professional growth activities.
- Maintains a clean work area.
- Dress appropriately.
Performs as an integral member of the educational team.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position.
Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with the Steger School District.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent talking, bending, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking and standing. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be at least 20 years of age and show proof of one (1) of the following requirements:
b. An Associate's degree or higher, or
c. 60 semester hours of coursework, or
d. High School diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test, or
e. High School diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys test:
Applied Math - 4
Workplace Documents - 4
- Experience working with children
- State of Illinois Professional Educators License with Paraprofessional Endorsement
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Paraprofessional Endorsement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 181 days
- 6.67 or 7.33 hours per day
- Twelve sick days per year
- Four personal days per year
- Vacation days as stated in Policy 5:330
- Two evaluations will be conducted during the first year of employment (45 and 90 days).
- After the probationary period, evaluations will be completed in accordance with administrative procedures.
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