Elementary Special Ed Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Girard (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Schools Paraprofessional to support classroom activities at North Mac Elementary. Responsibilities include assisting with learning, supervising students, and helping prepare instructional materials.

The role requires a Teachers Aide certificate or ParaPro exam, and a commitment to professional standards. Criminal background checks are mandatory, with a focus on safe, supportive student engagement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Teacher's Aide certificate or pass the ParaPro exam.
• Demonstrate professional commitment and trust.
• Able to perform basic physical and visual tasks.
• Criminal background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff in administering and correcting classroom exercises and assessments.
• Prepare and reinforce instructional materials for students.
• Document student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Supervise non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, hallway, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Create, copy, and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Assist staff or administration as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional commitment

Trustworthy

Basic physical abilities

Criminal background checks

Education

Teacher's Aide certificate or ParaPro exam

Job description

Position Information

• Date Posted: 10/2/2025
• Location: North Mac Elementary
• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member assist student(s)

Essential Job Functions

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Additional Duties

• Assiststaff or building administration, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile

• Teachers Aide certificate (30 hour college credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam)
• Personality characteristics compatible with the functions and responsibility of the position
• Demonstrate professional commitment and trust
• Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities
• Criminal background checks are required