Paraprofessional - Anticipated

South Holland School District 151; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Holland School District 151 in Harvey, IL seeks a paraprofessional to assist the kindergarten/1st grade classroom with lessons, activities, organization, and student supervision under the Classroom Teacher.

This is an in-school, on-site role during the school day, with an 180-day/10-month calendar.

Requirements: High School Diploma (Associates degree preferred), successful Work Keys, and a valid Paraprofessional Licensure from ISBE; prior elementary paraprofessional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred.
• Successful completion of Work Keys Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Previous paraprofessional experience with elementary school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in kindergarten/1st grade classroom with lessons and activities.
• Assist with organization and student supervision.
• Work under supervision of Classroom Teacher.

Skills

Student supervision

Lesson support

Classroom organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Work Keys Test

Paraprofessional Licensure (ISBE)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher the paraprofessional will assist teacher in the kindergarten/1st grade classroom with lessons, activities, organization, and student supervision.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher the paraprofessional will assist teacher in the kindergarten/1st grade classroom with lessons, activities, organization, and student supervision.

Education, Experience And Certification

• High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred.
• Successful completion of Work Keys Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Previous paraprofessional experience with elementary school-aged children preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

Terms Of Employment

• At-will employment.
• 180 day/10 month position.
• Annual evaluation conducted by building Principal and/or Assistant Principal
• Salary and increase set by Superintendent.

Working Conditions

• In person and on site in a school/classroom environment.
• Close contact with school age children.