Building Paraprofessional

Barrington Community Unit School District 220; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is seeking a Building Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers with individualized and small group instruction at Countryside Elementary School in Barrington, IL.

The role involves assisting in implementing instructional programs, supervising students, and aiding in maintaining a conducive learning environment. Requires ISBE licensure requirements for student interaction and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Meets ISBE licensure requirements for student interaction.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public.
• Operates computer or digitized equipment related to the position.
• Demonstrates proficient use of English in writing and speaking.
• Shows patience and cooperates with students.
• Assists in implementing instructional programs and monitors student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual help and assistance to students as requested.
• Present subject matter to students under guidance of teachers using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-play.
• Reinforce learning objectives to small groups or individuals.
• Help maintain classroom order and keep students on task.
• Assist teacher in creating a learning environment appropriate to students.
• Supervise independent study of students.
• Collect and organize teaching materials for the classroom.
• Prepare classroom for opening and closing, store materials.

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Classroom support

English proficiency

Student interaction

Behavior monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

ISBE licensure requirements for student interaction

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Classroom Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Countryside Elementary School
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: 08/28/2026

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: BUILDING PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
• 2. Must meet ISBE Licensure requirements for student interaction
• 3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public
• 4. Uses/operates computer or digitized equipment related to the position/job.
• 5. Demonstrates proficient use of the English language in written and oral forms
• 6. Able to demonstrate patience and gain student cooperation.
• 7. Able to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior to all students.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or designee

SUPERVISES:

Supervises students as assigned

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist classroom teachers in providing individualized and/or small group instruction and supervision for all students. Building Paraprofessionals provide much needed support to classroom teachers and students. They are instrumental in providing instructional support. Assistants enrich the teaching of remedial lessons by providing individual support to students on a consistent basis. Building Paraprofessionals assist students in successfully learning the daily lesson objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provide individual help and assistance to students as requested
• 2. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• 3. Reinforce learning objectives to small groups of students or individuals.
• 4. Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.
• 5. Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 6. Supervise the independent study of students.
• 7. Collect and organize teaching materials for the classroom teacher as needed.
• 8. Assist the teacher in preparing the classroom for the opening of school and in storing materials and getting the classroom ready for closing of school.
• 9. Assist in monitoring and supervising students during field trips and special school events.
• 10. Supervise outdoor recess periods, lunch periods and bus supervision before and after school as assigned and enforce expectations for student behavior.
• 11. Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• 12. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

This job may require the following: spending a portion of each day outdoors on the playground in a variety of weather conditions; occasional lifting of weights up to 50 lbs.; able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

This job entails working with students in classroom and campus settings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Completed by the Office of Human Resources