K-2 Classroom Support Assistant

Decatur Public School District; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools seeks Instructional Teaching Assistants for Grades K, 1 and 2 to support teachers and work directly with students to increase learning. The role includes helping with daily academics and providing student supervision during lunch periods.

Applicants must meet Illinois licensing requirements and be at least 19 years old, with pathways for paraprofessional credentials outlined by the district. The position emphasizes safety, attentiveness, and teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old to serve students in preK–12.
• Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting requirements at age 18 with limitations.
• One of the following required: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours; High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 on the ETS Parapro; High School Diploma or GED and scores on the ACT WorkKeys (Applied Mathematics 4; Reading for information 4).

Responsibilities

• Assists all students in daily academics as instructed by teachers.
• Assists in grading work and assigning students' individual academic tasks.
• Helps maintain individual records for each student.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary.
• Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention.
• Reports unsafe conditions and accidents to the principal.
• Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior to reduce risk.
• Assists with toileting after proper training.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Job description

Decatur Public Schools seeks Instructional Teaching Assistants for Grades K, 1 and 2 to support teachers and work directly with students to increase learning. The role includes helping with daily academics and providing student supervision during lunch periods.

Applicants must meet Illinois licensing requirements and be at least 19 years old, with pathways for paraprofessional credentials outlined by the district. The position emphasizes safety, attentiveness, and teamwork with staff.