Paraprofessional One on One With Student

MATHENY-WITHROW ELEM SCH; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School in Springfield, IL, is hiring a Paraprofessional One on One With Student. The position is full-time, 7 hours per day (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch) with 191 days per year and starts immediately.

The role requires educator licensure with stipulation or valid IL teaching licensure (or 90-day sub licensure), a high school diploma, and ability to follow directions and work well with staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and educator licensure requirements.
• Ability to perform job-related functions and follow directions.
• Must pass health and CPI course requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and bus routines.
• Assist with materials, feeding, toileting, and positioning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma

Educator Licensure with Stipulation

60 college hours / paraPro or ACT Work Keys tests

Job description

Paraprofessional One on One With Student

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950188
Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 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:

Any person who is 18 years of age for Pre-K through 5th Grade or 20 years of age or over for 6th Grade through 12th 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

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

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]

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