Extended School Year (ESY) Paraprofessional - 2026

Applitrack; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an ESY Teacher Aide at Central School District 51 for the 2026 extended school year. The role supports teachers in classroom setup, small-group instruction, and IEP-driven strategies.

Responsibilities include student supervision, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth ESY operations from June 1 to June 25. Competitive hourly pay and district implementation details provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a current paraprofessional, sub, or professional educator's license 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.

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 such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends.
• Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on 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.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

ISBE paraprofessional license

CPI training

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Extended School Year (ESY) Paraprofessional - 2026 JobID: 1592

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location: Central School District 51
• Closing Date: 04/30/2026

TITLE: ESY Teacher Aide

2026 ESY Dates are June 1 to June 25:

• Wednesday, May 28, 7:30am – 12:30pm (5 hours) All Staff Planning day
• June 19 is a holiday (no ESY)
• Monday - Thursday Staff = 7:30 to 11:30am; Students = 3 hours per day, 8 to 11am

Rate of pay will be $18.25 - $19.25/hr for out of district paras. Current Central parapros will receive their current hourly rate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a current paraprofessional, sub, or professional educator's license 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.

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal - Extended School Year Only