COMPASS Paraprofessional - Junior High

Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High is seeking a COMPASS Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes assisting with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional support in a structured learning environment to promote growth and independence.

Applicants should hold an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or Short-Term Approval or be able to obtain one before employment, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must have an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or Short-Term Approval or the ability to obtain one before employment.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and communication needs preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to assist students with academic, behavioral, and personal care needs as assigned.
• Must be able to pass a physical abilities test prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of individualized instructional and behavioral plans under the direction of certified staff.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and behavioral support.
• Reinforce social-emotional and independent living skills throughout the school day.
• Assist with behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques as directed.
• Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, lunch, electives, community-based activities, and other school routines.
• Collect and document student progress and behavioral data as requested.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist in maintaining a structured, safe, and organized learning environment.

Skills

Endorsement required

Experience with diverse learners

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Job description

Description:

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High is accepting applications for a COMPASS Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and administrators to provide academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional support in a structured learning environment that promotes student growth, independence, and success.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of individualized instructional and behavioral plans under the direction of certified staff.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and behavioral support.
• Reinforce social-emotional and independent living skills throughout the school day.
• Assist with behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques as directed.
• Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, lunch, electives, community-based activities, and other school routines.
• Collect and document student progress and behavioral data as requested.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist in maintaining a structured, safe, and organized learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or the Short-Term Approval for the Paraprofessional or the ability to obtain one of these license options prior to employment.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and communication needs is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to assist students with academic, behavioral, and personal care needs as assigned.
• Must be able to pass a physical abilities test prior to starting employment.

Salary:

Please see the attached 2025-2026 Aide Salary Schedule and 2026 Employee Benefits summary. NOTE: Our existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and we are currently negotiating a new agreement that will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.

For More Information Contact:

Nathan Mills, Principal
Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High
201 W. State, PO Box 560
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]