COMPASS Paraprofessional - High School

Illinois Education Job Bank; Mahomet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is seeking a compassionate Paraprofessional to support students in the COMPASS classroom at Mahomet-Seymour High School. The paraprofessional will assist with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions and help maintain a structured learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising students, collecting progress data, collaborating with staff, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional License (or Teaching License) or ability to obtain required licensure.
• Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, or academic needs preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and responsive in challenging situations.
• Applicants must be willing to be trained in crisis prevention and intervention and must pass a physical ability test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in the COMPASS classroom under the supervision of certified staff.
• Assist with implementing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
• Support students with classroom assignments, organization, and task completion.
• Help maintain a structured, calm, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior monitoring, de-escalation strategies, and reinforcement plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, breaks, lunch, or other assigned times.
• Collect and maintain student progress and behavior data as directed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Behavioral support

Relationship building

Education

Paraprofessional license/teaching license

Job description

Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is seeking a compassionate and dependable Paraprofessional to support students in the COMPASS classroom at Mahomet-Seymour High School. The COMPASS program provides structured academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students who require additional interventions to be successful in the school setting. The paraprofessional will work closely with certified staff to support student learning, behavior management, and daily classroom routines while helping create a safe, positive, and supportive environment. This position works closely with students who have moderate-severe disabilities within a functional life skills curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to students in the COMPASS classroom under the supervision of certified staff.
• Assist with implementing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
• Support students with classroom assignments, organization, and task completion.
• Help maintain a structured, calm, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior monitoring, de-escalation strategies, and reinforcement plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, breaks, lunch, or other assigned times.
• Collect and maintain student progress and behavior data as directed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional License (or Teaching License) or ability to obtain required licensure.
• Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, or academic needs preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and responsive in challenging situations.
• Applicants must be willing to be trained in crisis prevention and intervention and must pass a physical ability test.

For More Information Contact:
Marissa Hill, Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
1301 S. Bulldog Dr.
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]