Paraprofessional

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverdale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank in Dolton, Illinois, seeks a paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of a classroom teacher, providing instructional assistance aligned with lesson plans.

This role emphasizes understanding of child development, classroom management, and clerical support to help create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position is full-time and requires collaboration with staff during arrivals, transitions, and school events.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development and learning theory.
• Ability to provide instructional support based on teacher plans.
• Assist with classroom management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as recordkeeping and copying materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students according to planned lessons.
• Support teacher with classroom management.
• Assist with supervision during arrivals, dismissals, and transitions.
• Assist with other school-related tasks to improve the learning environment.

Skills

Child development

Learning theory

Instructional support

Classroom management

Recordkeeping

Job description

• The paraprofessional will demonstrate an understanding of child development and learning theory.
• The primary responsibility of the paraprofessional is to provide instructional support to students based on lessons that have been planned by the supervising classroom teacher.
• The paraprofessional will support the teacher in the implementation of appropriate classroom management techniques, which ensures a safe and orderly classroom.
• The paraprofessional will assist the teacher with clerical tasks, such as recordkeeping, copying materials, and maintaining a classroom environment which enhances learning.
• The paraprofessional will assist the teacher in the supervision of students at all times during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to arrival and dismissal times, movement physical education, and escorting students to another class.
• At the request of administrators or the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional will assist with other school related tasks which will improve the learning environment.

Salary/Benefits

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Dolton Support Association (DSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Dolton SD #148 Building Name Early Childhood Center at Harriet Tubman School Address 114 W. 144th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Non-Certified Staff Grade Level Early Childhood