Instructional Paraprofessional 6.75 Hours/Day (2026-2027 School Year)

Rockford Public School District #205; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Sick time

Paid Personal time

Paid holidays

IMRF retirement

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at Lincoln Middle School. The role entails supporting the instructional team under a teacher's guidance and assisting with Pre-K curriculum implementation and related activities.

The position requires 30 college credit hours and completion of the State Paraprofessional Test, with a benefits package including health and retirement options. Work is 6.75 hours per day for a nine-month term.

Qualifications

• Thirty college credit hours required.
• Successful completion of the State Paraprofessional Test.

Responsibilities

• Support the Teacher under supervision to implement the Pre-K curriculum.
• Prepare materials for class activities.
• Assist with classroom setup and materials hygiene.
• Complete recordkeeping tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Interact with children following the department and curriculum standards.
• Assist with IEP-related instructional support.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading and supervision.
• Ensure health and safety of children, including toileting.
• Aid in planning classroom and family activities, and home visits.
• Participate in district/state professional development trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Early Childhood Supervisor.

Education

College credit hours (30)

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional 6.75 Hours/Day (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 23229

• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: Lincoln Middle School

SUMMARY:
Participate in instructional program activities as a member of the instructional team under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

COMPENSATION: Starts at $17.75/hour or $18.75/hour for self-contained positions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Be responsible to and work under the guidance of the Early Childhood classroom teacher.
• Prepare materials for class activities.
• Assist teacher in the setup and maintenance of the classroom including the cleaning of materials to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Complete recordkeeping tasks at the teacher's discretion.
• Engage in direct interaction and instruction with children in the implementation of the department's Pre-K curriculum, Illinois Early Learning Standards and High/Scope Curriculum.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom with specific instruction to meet the needs for IEPs.
• Assist with bus loading and unloading.
• Supervise children for their health and safety, including toileting and diapering.
• Lift and/or carry children for positioning, toileting and diapering.
• Participate in planning and implementing classroom and family activities.
• Participate in home visits with the classroom teacher.
• Participate in department, district and state in-service training programs as they complement to the curriculum or other program component.
• Be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Supervisor or designee.
• All actions must be in concert with the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the strategic plan of the Rockford Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Thirty college credit hours required, preferably in child development, early childhood and/or related areas and successful completion of the State Paraprofessional Test. This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes. It describes duties and responsibilities, which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The principal activities are representative and not necessarily all-inclusive.

LENTH OF WORK: 9 months

A comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 692