Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Job Description

Start Date:

08/10/2026

• Responsible To:
  Building administration or designee
• Location:
  
  Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned
• Calendar: 177 Day/ School-Year Employee

Level: Paraprofessional Level 2

• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  TBD based upon assignment (M-F)
• Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day including a 15-minute paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minute
• Benefits:
  Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 30 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with persons with special needs is preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer / technology experience is preferred.
• Must respect confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Assist students with academics, behaviors, and/or physical needs.
• Assist teachers/classrooms with student behaviors and academics.
• Assist with classroom clerical tasks and/or data collection as assigned.
• Complete assessments and surveys with students as assigned.
• Assisting with progress monitoring and providing accommodations under the guidance of the classroom teacher. This may include assisting with assessments, taking notes, behavior plans, tracking and documenting daily assignments/academic plans, etc.
• Provide job coaching as assigned.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
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