Paraprofessional/ Classroom Assistant

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Staunton (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Attendance bonus

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Job summary

SMASE is seeking paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in Staunton CUSD 6 and Mt. Olive CUSD 5. Paraprofessionals assist teachers, supervise students, and help with instructional activities.

Starting at $16.50 per hour with a $100 monthly stipend, plus a $500 attendance bonus if you use 3 or fewer paid time off days in a year. 12 paid sick days and 4 paid personal days, plus 5 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 19 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain a clean background check for short term approval.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in classrooms and common areas.
• Assist teachers with instruction and learning activities.
• Prepare and organize materials for lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school staff.

Skills

Student supervision

Instruction support

Materials preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SMASE is seeking paraprofessionals to help support students with disabilities in the Staunton CUSD 6 and Mt. Olive CUSD 5 school districts. Paraprofessionals serve as assistants to classroom teachers and support for students. Duties include supervising students, assisting with instruction, materials preparation and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 19 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be able to obtain a clean background check when applying for a short term approval for paraprofessionals.

Applicants will need to be able to physically squat, kneel, walk, run, stretch and carry up to 20 pounds.

Salary/Benefits

Starting hourly rate is $16.50 per hour, including paid lunch time.

Paraprofessionals also receive a $100 stipend monthly.

Paraprofessionals are eligible for a $500 attendance bonus of they use 3 or less days of paid time off per year.

Paraprofessionals are paid for 5 holidays that are not worked (Columbus Day, President's Day, MLK Day, Veteran's Day, Labor Day)

12 paid sick days and 4 paid personal days.