Educational Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Educational Assistant

Date Posted: 7/1/2026

Location:

Dorris Intermediate School

Closing Date: 07/22/2026

Salary & Benefits:

Refer to the contract at https://file

Work Day: 7 ½ hours a day (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch)

Work Year: 180 days (corresponding to the days teachers are on duty)

• Must have at least 60 semester hours of college credit or pass an approved paraprofessional test.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate a patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude about the position.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding students’ academic and social/behavioral performance.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must be able to effectively and tactfully present information in one‑on‑one or small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators.
• Must maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Must perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects, including the movement of students who are physically disabled and adaptive equipment.
• Possession of fine motor skills.
• Unrestricted mobility: the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Good visual ability.
• Ability to hear in a noisy environment.

• Carry out written and/or verbal instructional plans provided by the certified teacher.
• Assist with academic and learning activities through tutoring, note taking, modeling, mentoring, duplicating, grading, constructing materials, and general clerical work.
• Assist with control of students through interaction and supervision as directed by the certified teacher.
• Assist with non‑instructional activities, including providing daily and emergency personal care needs of students: wheelchair movement and positioning, toileting, feeding, and other appropriate activities.
• Carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position.

Applicants should apply online on or before 4:00 pm, July 22nd 2026 or until filled, to:

Collinsville Community Unit 10
201 West Clay Street
Collinsville, IL 62234