Part-time ECFE Paraprofessional

Cook County ISD 166; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks an ECFE Paraprofessional for a Friday morning shift in Grand Portage. The helper supports a certified teacher, reinforces child development activities and assists with parent education and supervision of children.

The role involves working with small groups and individuals, preparing materials, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and confidentiality. Prior paraeducator experience is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred Parapro credentials.
• Two-year college degree or ParaPro exam preferred for the role.
• Experience with young children and classroom activities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce development goals.
• Support learning in small groups and individually.
• Assist in administration and correction of exercises.
• Help with classroom preparations and record-keeping.
• Support behavioral management to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement.

Skills

Follow instructions

Numerical ability

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Student rapport

Team cooperation

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year college degree or ParaPro exam preferred

Job description

ECFE Paraprofessional - 1 hour on Friday mornings in Grand Portage

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Location: Cook County ISD 166
• Date Available: Anytime

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to with ECFE activities to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to support the certified professional employee with parent education and the supervision of children.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce child development goals and activities.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises.
• Assists in classroom preparations.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in ECFE activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
• Assistive technology for individual students.
• Early childhood toys and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Ability to work with children on the floor and with early childhood toys

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two year college degreeor passing of the ParaPro Exam preferred
• Prior experience working with young children