Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View

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

Job summary

Southern View Elementary School, part of Springfield School District 186, in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a ParaProfessional 1:1 to support classroom learning and student care. The role spans 7 hours daily for 191 days per year, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, with responsibilities in supervision and instructional support.

Minimum qualifications include Educator Licensure with Stipulation or Illinois teaching licensure (or 90-day sub licensure), a high school diploma, and the ability to

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 communicate and follow verbal or written directions.
• TB test and CPI course refresher requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and during bus transitions.
• Use copying machine under teacher supervision to prepare materials.
• Assist with feeding and toileting of students requiring total care.
• Assist with lifting/positioning of non-ambulatory students.
• Support student self-help skills and daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Educator Licensure with Stipulation

Illinois Teaching Licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours / 90-day sub licensure option

Job description

Springfield School District 186 Southern View Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View

Springfield School District 186 Southern View Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details

Job ID: 5917290

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: ParaProfessional 1:1

LOCATION: Southern ViewElementarySchool

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

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

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Any person who is 18 years of age for Pre-K through 5 th Grade or 20 years of age or over for 6 th Grade through 12 th Grade, well mannered, well groomed, punctual, dependable, enjoys being with children and who meets the basic requirements listed below.

• 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

Job Categories:

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]