Part-Time Title I Reading Paraprofessional Librarian

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Public Schools District 86 seeks a part‑time Title I Paraprofessional for Farragut in Joliet, IL. The role involves assisting in providing reading intervention, supporting instructional activities, and working under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assessing students, and maintaining records. Requires IL PARA licensure, 60 college hours, and NCLB qualification. Position is non‑exempt, PT, 9 months, under 600 hours.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Self‑Contained General Education Endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
• Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit
• Must be NCLB highly qualified

Responsibilities

• Provide reading intervention to students assigned.
• Assist students with understanding directions.
• Prepare instructional materials needed for intervention program.
• Assess students as directed.
• Provide feedback on student progress to teacher, principal, and program coordinator.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Attend instructional team and faculty meetings as directed.
• Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
• Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
• Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with critical daily activities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision‑making, and problem‑solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform general clerical duties such as: preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, prepares materials for classroom use, etc.
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computer, and printers.
• Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling and correct usage.
• Attend building meetings and in‑service training.
• Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Reading support

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

60 college hours

Illinois PARA license/endorsement

NCLB highly qualified

Job description

Joliet Public Schools District 86 seeks a part‑time Title I Paraprofessional for Farragut in Joliet, IL. The role involves assisting in providing reading intervention, supporting instructional activities, and working under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assessing students, and maintaining records. Requires IL PARA licensure, 60 college hours, and NCLB qualification. Position is non‑exempt, PT, 9 months, under 600 hours.