Paraeducator

TITLE:

Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education

To facilitate the instruction and care of students with teachers by effectively providing support services

Principal/Assistant Principal

• 1. Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities
• 2. Maintains professional competence through participation in District provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities
• 3. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
• 4. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
• 5. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• 6. Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the grade level team
• 7. Assists teachers in instructional activities that allow for differentiated learning opportunities
• 8. Advises the certified staff and/or administrator to any problem or special information about a student
• 9. Develops positive working relationships with school personnel and parents
• 10. Is capable of physically assisting students with special needs, including students using wheelchairs, of any grade level (Preschool - 8th grade) with personal needs and care including eating, dressing, positioning, bathing/cleansing, grooming, toileting, standing, bus loading, and lifting/carrying or supporting students who may weigh 60 or more pounds
• 11. Assists with the monitoring and supervising of students during non-instructional times/areas such as: classroom, hall, lunch, recess, bus, or as otherwise requested
• 12. Promotes and models school behavior management programs
• 13. Assists and carries out other duties assigned by supervising teacher and/or by building administrator(s)

Postings current as of 8/6/2026 8:23:44 AM CST.