Student Support Assistant

MSD of Lawrence Township; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD of Lawrence Township is seeking a Student Support Assistant to aid classroom instruction and behavior management under the direction of the principal. The role requires flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to improving student achievement.

The position is part-time (5.5 hours per day, 182 days per year) with no health insurance benefits. Candidates must show 60 college credits or a minimum 460 on the ParaPro PRAXIS; those lacking may take the exam for a fee.

Qualifications

• Required: proof of 60 college credit hours or a 460 on the ParaPro PRAXIS.
• If candidate has neither qualification, they can take the ParaPro PRAXIS exam for a fee.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks, instruction, and redirection to help increase student achievement as directed by the principal.
• Serve the needs of the school and work collaboratively with staff to meet daily goals.
• Be flexible with daily schedule and align hours to the student day (5.5 hours/day; 182 days/year).

Education

60 completed college credit hours

ParaPro PRAXIS score 460

Job description

• Position Type: LT Foundation/ Support Staff
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Indian Creek

Position Overview: The Student Support Assistant is to serve the needs of the school as directed by the principal. The goal of every school is to increase student achievement, so the Student Support Assistant should be prepared to assist with tasks, instruction and/or redirection in order to achieve the goal for all students. The Student Support Assistant will need to be flexible with their daily schedule, able to meet the expectations associated with an active job, and be able to work collaboratively to achieve goals.
This Classified Role will be:

• 5.5hours a day / .5 for lunch = 6 hours (exact hours to be determined by the principal but to be aligned with the student day)
• 182 days a school year
• No insurance benefits

Required: Proof of one of the following:

• 60 completed college credit hours, official or unofficial transcripts are accepted
• Minimum score of 460 or greater on ParaPro PRAXIS score

If candidate has neither the qualification, nor the proof, they can take the ParaPro PRAXIS exam for a fee. Contact [e-mail] for more information.