Paraprofessional One on One

LEE ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE ELEM SCHOOL seeks a Paraprofessional One on One to support students in Lee Schools, Springfield, IL. The role includes assisting a teacher in the classroom and supervising students during meals, playtime, and transit to buses.

Requirements include educator licensure or 90‑day sub license, high school diploma, and ability to follow directions plus CPI training. The position is full-time with 191 days per year and 7 hours per day (including 30 minutes lunch).

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for Pre-K to 5th or 20+ for 6th-12th grade
• 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 perform all job-related functions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written directions
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with staff
• Physical and TB test
• Must take CPI course and refresher courses

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Educator licensure

High school diploma

Follow directions

Dependable

Education

Educator licensure with stipulations

High School Diploma

60 college hours

Job description

Paraprofessional One on One

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950133

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: ParaProfessional 1:1

LOCATION: Lee Schools

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 (Sept 1 + BA - 26-27)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.22 to $26.78 Per Hour

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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