Pre-K Paraprofessional

Chicago Ridge School District 127; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a PreK Paraprofessional to assist in supporting special education students at Ridge Lawn School. This role involves various responsibilities, including helping teachers with instructional activities, maintaining assessment records, and attending to students' physical needs. Candidates must be eligible for Illinois Paraprofessional Approval, with preference given to those with experience in special education and bilingual abilities, particularly in Arabic. The position is set to begin on August 18, 2025, with a pay rate of $20-$23/hr based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Illinois Paraprofessional Approval.
• Experience in working with special education students preferred.
• Experience in working with English learners preferred.
• Bilingual Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher with instructional activities and prepare materials for classroom use.
• Record keeping of assessment data.
• Assist Students with physical needs as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Experience in working with special education students

Experience in working with English learners

Bilingual Arabic

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional Approval

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 6/13/2025
• Location: Ridge Lawn School
• Date Available: 08/18/2025

Description

PreK Paraprofessional for Ridge Lawn

Qualifications

Must have or be eligible for Illinois Paraprofessional Approval

Experience in working with special education students preferred

Experience in working with English learners preferred

Bilingual Arabic preferred

Start Date for 2025-26 School Year: August 18, 2025, $20-$23/hr based on education.

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of: correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic skills; general office procedures, practices and use of equipment; recreational activities involving sports, games, arts and crafts, and music; pupils with exceptional needs; individual differences of pupils.
• Experience in working with special education students preferred
• Experience in working with English learners preferred
• Bilingual Arabic preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.

• Record keeping of assessment data
• Assist Teacher
  • Instructional activities
  • Preparing materials for classroom use
  • Organizing and directing games and recreational activities both in the classroom and on the playground.
  • Modify class work
  • Set up equipment and help prepare materials for instruction
• Assist Students
  • Take to office or nurse’s office as directed by the teacher
  • Taking off and putting on the clothing upon arrival, at recess, and prior to their departure from school.
  • Attend to physical needs as directed by the teacher.
  • Perform exercises or play games.
  • Attend to disabled students’ physical needs, including feeding, toileting, teaching good grooming habits
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards.
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education.
• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.