Building Assistant

Position: BUILDING ASSISTANT
Position Type:
Educational Support Staff/Building Assistant

Date Posted:
10/28/2025

Location:
Miner School

Date Available:
immediate

Closing Date:
until filled
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title................................................................. Building Assistant
Licensure........................................................ Professional Educator License (PEL) OR Substitute License
Endorsement.................................................. None
Classification.................................................. ESP - 10 month - 196 days
FLSA Status................................................... Non-Exempt
Reports to...................................................... Program Administrator/Coordinator
Salary Classification...................................... PER NSSEA ESP Salary Schedule - Lane IV Step 0
Benefits......................................................... PER NSSEA ESP BARGAINED AGREEMENT
Reviewed/Revised........................................ 6/2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the education program under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member.

• Assist in the direct supervision of students under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member as necessary and directed.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.

• Organize and care for classroom equipment and materials.

• Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.

• Participate in general staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required.

• Work within the regular education curriculum assisting students in accessing the curriculum.

• Communicate effectively with special education teacher information to help facilitate the IEP goals of the student.

• Responsible for any data collection and facilitating accommodations as required by classroom teacher.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a positive role model for students.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with special needs students.

• Supplement the work of the assigned licensed staff member including, but not limited to, all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision of students.

• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

• Assumes other duties and projects as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are constantly required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is constantly required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.

• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.

• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.

• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid Substitute or Professional Educators License (PEL).

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.

• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.

• Ability to physically move about the building.

• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.

• Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.

• Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.

• Ability to substitute as needed.

Attachment(s):

• BUILDING