Paraprofessional(s) - 2026-2027

Applitrack; Morris; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Morris Elementary School District #54 is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at Morris Elementary School District #54. The role supports students with IEPs under certified staff supervision, with duties across classroom, behavior, and data collection.

Requirements include an Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License (NCLB license preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work year is 176 days per the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License required.
• NCLB-Approved Paraprofessional License preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Special Education students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supportive services to special education programs, students, and teachers.
• Assist with behavior management, data collection, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with certified staff to reinforce learning and accommodations.
• Monitor coursework, testing, and provide non-instructional support as needed.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Dynamic environment

Excellent listening

Education

Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License

NCLB-Approved Paraprofessional License preferred

Job description

• Date Posted:
  5/20/2026
  
• Location:
  Morris Elementary School District #54
  
• Date Available:
  08/17/2026
  

\"Empowering Students and Staff Everyday\"

Beginning Date:2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications: Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License required; NCLB-Approved Paraprofessional License preferred; excellent communication skills;ability to work in a dynamic school environment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; previous experience with Special Education students preferred; knowledge of research-based reading and math interventions and Aimsweb preferred

Reports To: Director of Special Education, Building Principal, and Supervising Special Education Teacher/Case Manager or General Education Teacher/Interventionist.

Goal: To provide direct supportive services to special education programs, students, and teachers.

Performance Responsibilities:

Paraprofessional duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.

A. Professional Responsibilities

• 1. The paraprofessional exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality, attendance, completion of job responsibilities, demonstration of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• 2. Observes and follows all Morris Elementary School District 54 policies and procedures.

B. Behavior Management Supports

• 1. Assists with strategies for maintaining orderly behavior on an individual and/or group basis in all school settings.
• 2. Monitor and respond appropriately to student behavior in accordance with District 54 policies and procedures, classroom rules, and Individualized Education Plans/Behavior Intervention Plans.
• 3. Collect data on student behavior and performance.

C. Classroom Supports

• 1. Work with individual or groups of students to reinforce skills as introduced or outlined by certified staff members.
• 2. Assists certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on individual or group needs, interests, and skills.
• 3. Provide accommodations, modifications, and supplementary aides as outlined by certified staff members and the Individualized Education Plan(s).
• 4. Collect data on student performance and academics skills acquisition.

D. Relationships with Students, Parents, and Staff

• 1. Works with teacher to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, other staff, and parents concerning academics, performance, and behavior.
• 2. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members and supervisors.
• 3. Assists the teacher/administration in upholding and enforcing classroom, school, and District rules and policies.

E. Other

• 1. Monitor work, correct papers, and supervise curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by certified staff.
• 2. Perform clerical, classroom, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• 3. Alert appropriate certified staff to any problems or special information about student(s).
• 4. Perform assigned supervision of students during breakfast, lunch, and/or snack periods, play periods, field trips, extra curriculular activities, school sponsored events, etc…
• 5. Perform assigned non-instructional duties such as toileting, hygiene, lifting, etc…
• 6. Participation in in-services, trainings, meetings, or other previously approved professional development.
• 7. Performance of all other duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee, Building Principals/Assistant Principals, and/or supervising/assigned teacher.

Work Year: Part-Time in accordance with the student calendar (176 days)

Contact Person: Mrs. Michelle Nettles, Director of Student Services

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 4:28:43 PM CST.

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