<p>Duties</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal</p> <p>JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher(s) with the day-to-day routine in the school setting assigned. An aide will be assigned to work in one of three settings: one on one assignment, small group assignment, or as a classroom aide. An aide will assist the teacher in achieving the specified teaching objectives for each class or given day.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>The following list of duties and responsibilities encompass all aide positions. Your specific assignment may or may not include all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations. </li><li>Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher. </li><li>Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students. </li><li>Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills. </li><li>Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). </li><li>Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP. </li><li>Provides support in unstructured settings for students. </li><li>Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting. </li><li>Maintains effective communication with school staff. </li><li>Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips. </li><li>Assists students in the library or media center. </li><li>Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher. </li><li>Checks and records student attendance when appropriate. </li><li>Assists students with their clothing as needed. </li><li>Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required. </li><li>Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed. </li><li>Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student. </li><li>Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. </li><li>Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal. </li><li>Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school. </li><li>Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent. </li><li>Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district. </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months - school calendar year when students are in attendance and institute or SIP days as requested by the principal/assistant principal. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.</p> <p>EVALUATION: All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the principal or assistant principal.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. </li><li>Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE. </li><li>Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed. </li><li>Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical. </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>RATE: $18.25/hr.-$19.25/hr.</p> <p>BENEFITS:</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year </li><li>3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year </li><li>IMRF Retirement Plan </li><li>Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Flexible Spending Account Option </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li></ul> <p>Additional Notes</p> <p>HOURS: M-F 8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.</p> <p>Work schedule - Full-Time during the school year when students are in attendance</p> <ul> <li>Some Institute days are required for training & state mandated training for all school employees. </li></ul> <p>A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff & paraprofessionals on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Please apply online at:</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1555</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1555</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1555</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>6/5/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/12/2025</p>