Substitute Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 184,598 - 185,976; Full time

Job summary

Community High School District 155 invites passionate paraprofessionals to join as substitutes, supporting staff and students across classrooms.

Responsibilities include direct service and staff support, maintaining discipline, and communicating with teachers, students, and families while upholding district policies. The position notes a per-period rate of $16.79 with an 8-period day and no medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Illinois state paraprofessional licensure (TA, PARA, SUB, or PEL)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, and emotional maturity
• Demonstrates leadership and self-direction

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services as identified by supervisor
• Support staff and collaborate with teachers
• Maintain punctuality and attendance
• Follow district policies and procedures
• Assist with classroom behavior strategies
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities
• Communicate with students, staff, and parents about academics and behavior
• Uphold school and district rules

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Judgment & maturity

Leadership

Self-direction

Education

Illinois paraprofessional licensure (TA/PARA/SUB/PEL)

Job description

Community High School District 155 invites passionate and dependable paraprofessionals to join the team as substitutes. In District 155, our mission is to help all students and staff "Enter with Promise. Leave with Purpose." We strive to inspire a passion for lifelong learning, empower staff and students to reach their highest potential, and nurture an inclusive, supportive environment where each individual can thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The paraprofessional is responsible for providing direct services as identified by the supervisor, including providing support to staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• Illinois state licensure - TA, PARA, SUB, or PEL
• High degree of interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Evidence of good organizational skills
• Evidence of good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, and emotional maturity
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and is self‑directed

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality and attendance
• Observes and follows District 155 policies and procedures
• Assists with strategies for maintaining orderly classroom behavior on an individual and group basis
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Works with teachers to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, staff, and parents concerning academics and student behavior
• Establishes and maintains positive communications and relations with staff
• Assists the teacher in upholding and enforcing both school and district rules and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the identified building supervisor or designee

We look forward to welcoming a leader who will champion our mission and values while making a meaningful impact on our district's students, staff, and families.

Please note that this position is not eligible for medical benefits. The per period rate for this position is $16.79 with a typical schedule of 8 periods per day.