Paraprofessional One on One With Student

WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Middle School in Springfield, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional One on One With Student to support instructional activities and student needs. This full-time role involves classroom assistance, supervision in lunchroom and on the playground, and helping with daily routines under teacher guidance.

Starting immediately, the position offers a wage of $20.77 per hour and requires a valid educator license with stipulations or equivalent credentials, or a 90‑day sub licensure, plus a high

Qualifications

• Educator licensure or valid substitute licensure required or ability to obtain licensure with stipulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow verbal or written directions and communicate with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and during buses.
• Use copier to prepare classroom materials.
• Assist with feeding and toileting of students requiring total care.
• Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students.
• Support student with self-help skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

Educator licensure with stipulation or IL teaching licensure or 90-day sub licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional One on One With Student

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This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details

Job ID: 5835783

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS PER DAY: 7 (Includes 30 min unpaid lunch)

DAYS PER YEAR: 191 ( Which Includes 1 Day of CPI Training)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.77 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required