Paraprofessional 1:1 K-2 STRIVE

HAZEL DELL ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HAZEL DELL ELEM SCHOOL in Springfield, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional 1:1 for K-2 STRIVE. This full-time role starts immediately, with 7 hours daily and 191 days per year, including CPI training.

Requirements include educator licensure or acceptable substitute licensure and a high school diploma. You will assist teachers, supervise students in various settings, and support students with activities of daily living as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensure or acceptable substitute licensure required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow directions and work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Well-mannered

Punctual

Dependable

Child engagement

Communication

Education

Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid IL Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Springfield School District 186 Hazel Dell Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional 1:1 K-2 STRIVE

Job Details

Job ID: 5402033

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2025 5:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.51 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]