Paraprofessional One on One With Student STRIVE A.M.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 Early Learning Center in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Paraprofessional One on One with Student STRIVE A.M. to support classroom activities and student supervision.

Starting date is immediate; hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., 191 days per year including CPI training. Requires educator licensure/teaching credentials or equivalent, high school diploma, and ability to perform all duties with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure; proof of 60 college hours or pass ParaPro/ACT Work Keys.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform all job-related functions and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Physical and TB test; CPI course and refresher training.
• Must be 18+ (Pre-K–5th) or 20+ (6th–12th) as age criteria.
• Commitment to assisting students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with students in the classroom.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, playground, and bus lines.
• Operate copier under teacher supervision to prepare materials.
• Assist with feeding and toileting of students needing total care.
• Assist with lifting/positioning of non-ambulatory students.
• Support students with self‑help skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctual

Dependable

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Educator Licensure with Stipulation

Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours verified / ParaPro or ACT Work Keys

Job description

Paraprofessional One on One With Student STRIVE A.M.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892028
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS PER DAY: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

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 the 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: Part-Time
Salary: $24.22 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]