Para Educator

Berwyn South School District 100; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn South School District 100, Illinois, seeks a Paraprofessional to support teachers and assist students with instructional activities, reinforcing learning under certified staff guidance and providing care in the classroom.

Applicants must have Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education, demonstrate confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to work with students of varying abilities in grades Preschool through 8.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education is required.
• Ability to support instruction under the direction of certified staff.
• Commitment to student confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists certified staff in developing and implementing instructional strategies.
• Maintains classroom safety and supports students with special needs as directed.
• Provides support for students with personal care needs as required.
• Monitors student behavior and promotes positive classroom conduct.
• Collaborates with teachers and school staff to meet student needs.
• Communicates effectively with parents and staff as appropriate.
• Assists with non-instructional supervision and transitions.
• Supports the district's policies and procedures in daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervising teachers or administrators.

Skills

Paraprofessional Approval by the ISBE

Job description

TITLE: Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS: Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the instruction and care of students with teachers by effectively providing support services

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities
• 2. Maintains professional competence through participation in District provided in-service
  activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities
• 3. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school
  environment and community
• 4. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials
  or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
• 5. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and
  skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• 6. Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special
  needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the grade level team
• 7. Assists teachers in instructional activities that allow for differentiated learning opportunities
• 8. Advises the certified staff and/or administrator to any problem or special information about a
  student
• 9. Develops positive working relationships with school personnel and parents
• 10. Is capable of physically assisting students with special needs, including students using wheelchairs, of any grade level (Preschool - 8th grade) with personal needs and care including eating, dressing, positioning, bathing/cleansing, grooming, toileting, standing, bus loading, and lifting/carrying or supporting students who may weigh 60 or more pounds
• 11. Assists with the monitoring and supervising of students during non-instructional times/areas
  such as: classroom, hall, lunch, recess, bus, or as otherwise requested
• 12. Promotes and models school behavior management programs
• 13. Assists and carries out other duties assigned by supervising teacher and/or by building
  administrator(s)

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 10:37:14 PM CST.

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