Paraprofessional, Math; Anticipated

Position Type: Paraprofessional / Paraprofessional, General Education

Date Posted: 12/22/2025

Location: NORTH MATH

Date Available: 25-26 School Year

Closing Date: 01/05/2026

Paraprofessional, Curriculum Classroom

REPORTS TO Director of the Subject Area

PURPOSE The job of Para educator Tutor Classroom Core is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students in assigned regular classroom; assisting with implementing plans for instruction; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• IL Paraprofessional Certificate
• College degree, Teaching certificate preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, copiers).
• Use pertinent software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Prepare and maintain accurate and organized records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to upgrade skills to meet changing job requirements.

• Apply basic math concepts, including algebra and/or geometry.
• Read manuals, follow prescribed writing formats, and present information clearly.
• Understand grammar and punctuation rules.
• Possess knowledge of child development stages and learning styles.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Understand and apply board policies and relevant district, state, and federal regulations/laws.

• Schedule and coordinate activities efficiently.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data using defined procedures.
• Operate job-related equipment using standardized methods.
• Adapt and work collaboratively in a variety of settings and with diverse individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, especially in student interactions. Set priorities, manage time effectively, and handle frequent interruptions.
• Solve problems by identifying issues and developing appropriate action plans.
• Work independently with data and interpret guidelines as needed.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and implementing IEP goals.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic skills through defined lesson plans under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings and provides time limited class supervision. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students success in school.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

REQUIRED TESTING CERTIFICATES

Job Fit Test

Grammar Test

Technology Test

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 day work…