Paraprofessional Classroom K-2 STRIVE

LEE ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE ELEM SCHOOL in Springfield, IL is hiring a ParaProfessional Classroom K-2 Strive to support teachers and students in a dynamic elementary setting. The role requires assisting with classroom activities, supervision during meals and transitions, and helping with classroom materials.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch) across 191 days per year, with CPI course completion required and physical/TB testing.

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 follow verbal or written directions and to communicate well with staff and students.
• Must pass physical and TB test and complete CPI course and refreshers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and buses.
• Prepare materials for classroom use with teacher supervision.
• Assist with feeding and toileting of students requiring total care.
• Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students.

Skills

Educator licensure availability

Punctual and dependable

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Educator Licensure with stipulation / Illinois licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours or paraPro/ACT Work Keys tests

Tools

CP I course

TB test

Job description

Paraprofessional Classroom K-2 STRIVE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945298

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: ParaProfessional Classroom K-2 Strive

LOCATION: McClernand Elementary School

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

$24.22 per hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27)

$25.71 per hour (Step 1 +60 - 26-27)

$26.78 per hour (Step 1 +BA - 26-27)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.22 to $26.78 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]

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