Paraprofessional Classroom STRIVE at Laketown (6 positions)

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

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 Laketown Elementary School in Springfield, Illinois seeks six Paraprofessional Classroom STRIVE staff to assist teachers and supervise students. Positions run 7 hours per day (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch) across 191 days per year, with CPI training included.

Applicants should have educator licensure or eligible substitute licensure, 60 college hours, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass TB and physical tests.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for Pre-K–5th grade or 20+ for 6th–12th grade.
• Educator licensure or valid substitute licensure with college hours as specified.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform all job-related functions and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships.
• Physical and TB clearance; CPI course requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunch, playground, and bus routines.
• Use copying machine to prepare classroom 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 perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctual

Dependable

Communication

Follow directions

Education

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

60 college hours from an accredited college

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional Classroom STRIVE at Laketown (6 positions)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5917262

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 Classroom STRIVE (6 positions)

LOCATION: Laketown 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]