CIS Paraprofessional

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Sick Days

3 Personal Days

IMR Retirement Plan

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Paraprofessional for Central Intermediate School to support teachers with day-to-day classroom activities. The role involves one-on-one or small group instruction and assisting with curriculum tasks.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-based strategies, managing behavior, and helping students with organization and study skills. Prominent communication with staff and supervision during activities is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.
• Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations.
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records achievement and tests as required.
• Supports student development of organizational and study skills.
• Works with the teacher to reinforce material per IEP.
• Implements behavior management per classroom/IEP.
• Provides support in unstructured settings for students.
• Acts as resource person to students in general or special education settings.
• Maintains communication with school staff.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, recess and plan periods.

Skills

Communication

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional license (ISBE) or PEL

CPI certification maintenance

Job description

Date Posted

12/8/2025

Location

Central Intermediate School

Date Available

ASAP

Title

Paraprofessional (Central Intermediate School - 1:1)

Hours & Rate

Hours: 7:30am-3:00pm
Rate: $18.25 -19.25/hr. (this position has the potential for an additional quarterly bonus)

Benefits

• 12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
• 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
• IMRFRetirement Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.
• Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

Reports To

Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

Job Goal

To assist the teacher(s) with the day-to-day routine in the school setting assigned. An aide will be assigned to work in one of three settings: one on one assignment, small group assignment, or as a classroom aide. An aide will assist the teacher in achieving the specified teaching objectives for each class or given day.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations.
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.
• Provides support in unstructured settings for students.
• Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting.
• Maintains effective communication with school staff.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.
• Assists students with their clothing as needed.
• Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.
• Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed.
• Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.
• Participates in building level and grade level Professional Learning Community teams
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of everytask or responsibility.

Terms of Employment

9 months - school calendar year when students are in attendance and institute or SIP days as requested by the principal/assistant principal. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the principal or assistant principal.