COMPASS Paraprofessional - Junior High
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Frontline Applicant Tracking - ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts
ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High is accepting applications for a COMPASS Paraprofessional for the school year. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and administrators to provide academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional support in a structured learning environment that promotes student growth, independence, and success.
Responsibilities- Support the implementation of individualized instructional and behavioral plans under the direction of certified staff.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and behavioral support.
- Reinforce social-emotional and independent living skills throughout the school day.
- Assist with behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques as directed.
- Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, lunch, electives, community-based activities, and other school routines.
- Collect and document student progress and behavioral data as requested.
- Prepare instructional materials and assist in maintaining a structured, safe, and organized learning environment.
- Must have an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or the Short-Term Approval for the Paraprofessional or the ability to obtain one of these license options prior to employment.
- Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and communication needs is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to assist students with academic, behavioral, and personal care needs as assigned.
- Must be able to pass a physical abilities test prior to starting employment.
Please see the attached Aide Salary Schedule and 2026 Employee Benefits summary.
NOTE:
Our existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of the school year and we are currently negotiating a new agreement that will begin with the school year.
Nathan Mills, Principal
Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High
201 W. State, PO Box 560
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone:
Email: nmills
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