Instructional Assistant

Job Title

Start Date:

08/10/2026

Terms of Employment:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Or Equivalent.
• Illinois Paraprofessional License, Illinois Substitute Teaching License Or Illinois Professional Educators License Is Required.
• 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.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.