Classroom Aide​/Paraprofessional

Position: Classroom Aide/ Paraprofessional
Duties

Position Summary/

Purpose:

Assist in various school program functions under the immediate supervision of a teacher

Role and Responsibilities /

Essential Job Functions:

* Assist with supervision of students

* Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning

* Ensure continuity of instruction

* Perform routine clerical tasks and record keeping

* Monitor and control student behavior

* Assist with student physical movement/transportation throughout the day, including loading and unloading of students from bus/van

* Assist students in school-related off-campus activities including vocational, recreational, and therapeutic work

* Ability to interpret and apply oral and/or written instructions

* Ability to communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with students, colleagues, and supervisors

* Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position

Qualifications

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

* Educator License with Stipulations (ELS/PARA) or Professional Educator License (PEL)

To get your paraprofessional license, you have three options

* Take college classes - Associate's degree or 60 semester hours

* Score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro

* Score a 4 or higher in Applied Math & a 4 or higher in Reading for information/Workplace Documents on the ACT Workkeys:

Salary/Benefits

Position Type:
Full-Time Starting Rate: $17.85/hr. or higher based on experience

Benefits:

* 90% Board Paid Medical Insurance of ANY Available Plan

* 100% Board Paid Single Dental Insurance

* 100% Board Paid Life Insurance (annual salary)

* Flex Savings Accounts

* Paid holidays

* Sick & personal days

Additional Notes

Working conditions / Environment:

Physical Demands: walk, bend, twist at neck and trunk, squat, stoop, reach above head, reach forward, climb in and out of vehicles, lift up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead, lift up to 50 pounds floor to waist with assistance, push/pull items over 90 pounds on wheels over carpeted, tiled, concrete, paved, dirt (or other outdoor surfaces), visual acuity close/distant/depth perception, hearing to receive information, verbal to exchange information

Environmental Conditions:

indoor climate-controlled setting (for example: classroom, hallways, cafeteria, office, and auditorium), transportation vehicles, and outdoors throughout year

Examples of Equipment/Supplies Used to Perform Tasks: standard office equipment including photocopiers, computers, phone, and printers; specialized student equipment (for example: standers, walkers, wheelchairs, communication devices, flip charts)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Mannheim School District 83 does not knowingly discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

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School District

Mannheim District 83

Position Website

City Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/14/2025

Start Date

8/12/2025