COMPASS Paraprofessional - Junior High

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High is seeking a COMPASS Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. You will collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and administrators to deliver academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional support in a structured learning environment that promotes student growth and independence.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional and behavioral plans, providing one-on-one and small-group support, reinforcing SEL and independent living

Qualifications

• Must have Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or Short-Term Approval prior to employment.
• Experience with diverse learning, behavioral, and communication needs preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well in a team; pass a physical abilities test before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of individualized instructional and behavioral plans under certified staff.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and behavioral support.
• Reinforce social-emotional and independent living skills throughout the day.
• Assist with behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation as directed.
• Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, lunch, electives, and community activities.
• Collect and document student progress and behavioral data; prepare instructional materials.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

IL ELS Paraprofessional Endorsement / Short-Term Approval

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts

ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts

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]

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