Paraprofessional Job Riverside area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Paraprofessional, Full Time (2026-27 School Year)
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
3/11/2026

Location:
Komarek School

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled
Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student's success.
Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, arguments, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday
Participates in team planning as requested
Maintains substitute folder with information essential for successful substitute assignment
Participation in Crisis Management/Physical Intervention Management training when requested by Director of Student Services
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned by the Building Administrator/supervising teacher

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Ability to work directly with students in-person
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to quickly make decisions & respond in a crisis situation in order to keep students safe.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Paraprofessional endorsement. Also acceptable are current Teacher License or Substitute Teacher License
Knowledge and experience with Google suite
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills

Position Details

Full time position eligible for benefits
Hours are 8:00am-3:20am daily with a 40 minute lunch period