Paraprofessional 1:1 at Graham (2 positions)

GRAHAM ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Elementary School in Springfield, IL is seeking two Paraprofessional 1:1 positions to support students in the classroom and during meals and transitions. Hours are 7 per day (includes 30 min unpaid lunch) across 191 days per year, with hourly pay ranging from $20.77 to $23.33.

Requirements include Educator Licensure with Stipulation or IL Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure, a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to follow directions, good communication with staff, CPI

Qualifications

• Must have Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform all job-related functions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written directions
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with staff
• Physical and TB test
• Must take CPI course and refresher courses

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and during bus transitions
• Use copying machine with teacher supervision to prepare classroom materials
• Assist with feeding/toileting of students requiring total care
• Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students
• Assist students with self-help skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Educator Licensure with Stipulation / IL Teaching Licensure / 90-day sub licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours (if required for licensure)

CPI course experience/refresher

Job description

Paraprofessional 1:1 at Graham (2 positions)

Springfield School District 186 GRAHAM ELEM SCHOOL - SPRINGFIELD, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5917285
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: ParaProfessional 1:1 (2 positions)

LOCATION: Graham ElementarySchool

HOURS PER DAY: 7 (Includes 30 min unpaid lunch)

DAYS PER YEAR: 191 (Which Includes 1 Day of CPI Training)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure (To obtain an Educator Licensure with Stipulations from the Regional Superintendent’s Office, you must provide proof of 60 college hours from an accredited college or pass either the ETS ParaPro Assessment test or ACT Work Keys Assessment test at Lincoln Land Community College. Both tests can be scheduled at Lincoln Land by appt.)
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform all job-related functions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written directions
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with other employees and general staff of the assigned school
• Physical and TB test
• Must take CPI course and refresher courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam with MOHA

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teacher with the students in the classroom
• Assist teacher with supervision of students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and when proceeding to and from the buses
• Use copying machine with teacher supervision to make materials for the classroom
• Assist with feeding/toileting of students requiring total care
• Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students
• Assist student with self help skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

$20.77/per hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27)

$22.03/per hour (Step 1 + 60 - 26-27)

$23.33/per hour (Sept 1 + BA - 26-27)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.77 to $23.33 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]