Junior High Paraprofessional

Junior High Paraprofessional (full-time)

Openings as of 7/7/2026

• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location:
  
  PBL Jr High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/12/2026
• District:
  Paxton-Buckley-Loda Unit School District #10

BEGINNING PAY: $18.50 per hour / 177 Day Contract

• Must meet certification qualifications for paraprofessional approval.
• Basic Requirement: high school diploma or equivalent (for both "a" and "b" below)
• State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval, or
• State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval for persons employed in programs supported with Title I Funds
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with students in an effective manner.
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
• Any of the above qualifications may be waived by the Superintendent when necessary.

Aids in the supervision of students in the instructional and non-instructional setting.

To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible young people.

• Assists substitute teachers in completing lessons as indicated in written directions from the teacher.
• Monitors student progress as instructed by the teacher.
• Adjusts plans, methods, and assessments to meet student needs under the supervision of the teacher(s).

• Reinforces the communicated objective(s) and purpose(s) of the lesson that were introduced by the teacher.
• Explains and clarifies material in guided practice of teacher assigned independent work.
• Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences and maintains a high level of interest.
• Incorporates instructional strategies that promote students' critical thinking.
• Provides frequent, timely, and varied feedback that includes constructive criticism that motivates students.
• Helps teacher involve all students in the learning process.
• Reinforces communicated expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.

• Responds knowledgeably to students' questions on the subject matter, basic facts, or concepts.
• Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications.

• Supports teacher directed discipline in the classroom.
• Assists in organizing and arranging classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
• Reinforces teacher established limits of student behavior.
• Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
  
  Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourages students to be self-disciplined.
• Reinforces the teacher directed atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity taking place and understands the role of an assistant teacher.
• Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
• Reinforces students so that they feel good about themselves and develop more self-confidence.
• Maintains a self-controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.

• Is punctual.
• Collaborates with other teachers and special service personnel in providing appropriate learning opportunities for all students.
• Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
• Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Keeps student information confidential.
• Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
• Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
• Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
• Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
• Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Is punctual in all duties and responsibilities.
• Uses proper grammar, enunciation, and modulation.
• Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
• Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
• Contributes to the solution of educational concerns by sharing ideas and materials and supporting the district's educational philosophy and goals.
• Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
• Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
• Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
• Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs, school-community activities, and student extracurricular activities.

To be set by the Superintendent

To be completed by the Principal in accordance with the policies and practices of the district.

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