Substitute Aide Job Sterling area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
3/18/2026

Location:
Highland Elementary School

Date Available:
03/18/2026

District:
Meridian CUSD #223
Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking Substitute Instructional Aides for Highland Elementary School.

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223
JOB DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Position Title:
Sub Instructional Aide
Reports to:
Building Principal

Mission Statement of District:
To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional endorsement on educator license issued by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board

Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease

Successful completion of criminal background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess effective oral and written communication skills
Able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
Able to foster a cooperative work environment
Able to work with students and adults in a positive manner
Physically and emotionally able to perform job responsibilities
Able to attend work regularly and punctually and complete duties in a timely manner
Of good moral character and possessing temperate, ethical, and industrious habits
Skilled in the use of office computer equipment, related software applications, and other standard office machines
Possess effective organizing and coordinating skills
Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and use to improve performance
Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Able to perform multiple concurrent tasks and attend to detail
Knowledge of resources available to best support personal and student growth

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Prompt arrival and full effort throughout the duration of every shift.
Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and District policy.
Work cooperatively with other school personnel, students and parents.
Meet, as required, with students, parents, administrator and/or consultants.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records and maintain confidentiality of same as required by law, District policy or building/department procedures.
Maintain student discipline with a focus on student safety in accordance with School Board policy.
Assist the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students, and reviewing their work.
Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher.
Observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the teacher.
Assist the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and preparation of instructional materials, set up of centers, preparation of displays and bulletin boards, and other non-instructional tasks as assigned.
Assist the teacher and students with cleanup from activities.
Assist students with movement among activities.
Assist students with the use of specialized equipment.
Assist the teacher with supervision of students.
Communicate with parents as directed by the teacher/supervisor.
Accompany and assist the teacher in supervision on approved instructional field trips.
Arrange furniture and equipment for various learning activities and experiences as directed by the teacher.
Maintain the orderly arrangement of materials and equipment within the classroom.
Assist students with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school.
Help young students or students with disabilities with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities.
Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students.
Assist the teacher in managing interruptions and emergencies.
Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
Participate in appropriate in-service and…