Para Educator SY26-27

L156; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 is seeking a Para Educator to assist the teacher and support students both individually and in small groups. The role focuses on reinforcing learning and monitoring progress under the guidance of a licensed teacher.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 60 semester hours or Praxis, and ISBE instructional aide eligibility. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 semester hours of college credit or passing Praxis Exam.
• ISBE License or approval letter or enrollment in approved program to obtain instructional aide license.
• Experience with children in educational settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow teacher strategies for reinforcing materials based on individual students' needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with large group activities like drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families and uphold ethical standards.
• Show professionalism, punctuality, and appropriate appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or administrator.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 semester hours of college credit or Praxis Exam

ISBE Instructional Aide License or approval letter

Experience with children in educational settings

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lincoln Elementary School District 156

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Para Educator
• Date Posted: 3/23/2026
• Location: Lincoln Elementary School District 156

Para Educator

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher, achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small group.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow through on teacher strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud and story telling.
• Relates information to the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student as determined by the special area teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their families and other employs outside the school as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Treat all students and staff with dignity and respect.
• Takes appropriate initiative.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Accepts feedback and suggestions.
• Exhibits willingness to cooperate.
• Has good attendance and is punctual.
• Maintains an appropriate appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional attitudes, be sensitive to the feeling and needs of others, be able to relate to students and employees and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.

Para Educator

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher, achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small group.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow through on teacher strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud and story telling.
• Relates information to the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student as determined by the special area teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their families and other employs outside the school as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Treat all students and staff with dignity and respect.
• Takes appropriate initiative.
• Completes tasks on time.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Accepts feedback and suggestions.
• Exhibits willingness to cooperate.
• Has good attendance and is punctual.
• Maintains an appropriate appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional attitudes, be sensitive to the feeling and needs of others, be able to relate to students and employees and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 60 semester hours of college credit or pass the Praxis Exam
• Letter of Approval from the Illinois State Board of Education License or Instructional Aide License from ISBE or Proof of enrollment in a State approved program leading to the Illinois State Board of Education Instructional Aide License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Experience with child in educational setting, sensitivity to the needs of children with special needs

Compensation:

Collective Bargaining Agreement

CBA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Postings current as of 9/3/2026 8:23:29 AM CST.

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