LI/ AU Paraprofessional 7.0 Hours/ Day (2026-2027 School Year)

Rockford Public School District #205; Black Forest (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a LI/AU Paraprofessional to support elementary students in a self-contained classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting a teacher, supervising students, and aiding with instructional activities in a structured special education setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Effective oral, written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and instruction for students.
• Provide attention and assistance, tutor individuals, and work in small groups.
• Support students outside the classroom during routines and activities.
• Assist with clerical duties and prepare classroom materials.
• Assist with physical needs of students, including toileting, dressing, lifting, and feeding programs.
• Participate in specialized programming such as signing or sensory activities as required.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LI/ AU Paraprofessional 7.0 Hours/ Day (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 23033

• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location: Cherry Valley Elementary

COMPENSATION RANGE: $18.75/hour for self-contained positions

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

SUMMARY

Working under supervision of the classroom teacher and other special education professionals. Carries out the educational programs developed by the special education teacher. Assists with special education students as requested by the building administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• I. Classroom Management and Instruction
  • 1. Assist with classroom management and instruction, such as ...
  • A. Providing attention, direction and assistance to students when appropriate.
  • B. Communicating regularly with the teacher regarding daily plans and any observations.
  • C. Tutoring individuals.
  • D. Working in small groups with students.
  • E. Implementing teacher-planned activities for individuals and small groups of students.
  • F. Encouraging appropriate behavior.
  • G. Assisting in the implementation of the students' behavior management program.
  • H. Observing, recording and charting academic and behavioral progress.
  • I. Accompanying and/or assisting mainstreamed students in regular classrooms.
  • J. Serving as resource person for the substitute upon teacher absence.
  • K. Working with general education students and other special education students in the building when requested. However, arbitrary movement of personnel outside their assignments should be avoided.
• 2. Assist with students outside the classroom, such as:
  • A. Supervising your students first at free time, in corridors, lavatories, lunchroom, playground, etc. and then the general population.
  • B. Helping with field trips, school parties and club activities.
  • C. Escorting students to various locations in building.
  • D. Meeting, loading and unloading buses.
  • E. Helping evacuate students during fire drills.
• 3. Assist in classroom housekeeping, such as:
  • A. Collecting money and keeping records.
  • B. Setting up room for conferences.
  • C. Passing out paper and supplies.
  • D. Assisting in set up, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
  • E. Caring for lights, window shades, room temperature.
  • F. Assist in maintaining an orderly and neat classroom environment.
• 4. Assist with clerical duties, such as:
  • A. Preparing data for reporting to parents.
  • B. Copying information on school records.
  • C. Correcting students' work which will be evaluated by a teacher.
  • D. Keeping files of students' work.
  • E. Preparing classroom material as chosen and designed by teachers (dittos, flash cards, etc).
  • F. Making charts, bulletin boards, and other visual materials planned by the teacher.
  • G. Preparing student lists.
• 5. Assist with physical needs of students, such as:
  • A. Toileting and diapering students between the ages of 3 and 21.
  • B. Helping student undress for swimming, participating in the pool and helping him/her get dressed afterward.
  • C. Assisting with lifting and positioning of students.
  • D. Feeding students at lunch time, carrying out prescriptive feeding programs which have been outlined by the occupational therapist for specific students after appropriate training and periodic monitoring has been implemented.
• 6. Participates in signing programs and other specialized programming when those methods are required to be utilized with students:
  • A. Communication systems (i.e. signing, PEC's).
  • B. Sensory motor.
  • C. Work related activities.

Some specialized training may be required to meet the needs of the students. Should additional training be required to assist special education students it will be at no cost to the employee.

II. Assumes any other job related duties, which may from time to time be delegated by building administration/special education supervisors. Furthermore, the superior shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Minimum High School Diploma

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must possess good oral, written and communication skills.

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 necessarily all-inclusive.