Substitute Paraprofessionals

Herscher Unit 2; Herscher (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Herscher Unit 2 District-Wide in Herscher, Illinois seeks a Substitute Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities across multiple settings. You will work closely with Special Services staff and building principals to implement instructional support, supervise students, and reinforce classroom routines.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or completion of 60 college hours or passing the ParaPro Assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro Assessment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for interaction with teachers, staff and the public.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with self-care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teachers.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin boards, displays and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter under guidance, using lectures or supervised activities.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with students and avoid over-involvement.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, yards, and on field trips.
• Teach or demonstrate skills such as sports, crafts, or other activities.
• Distribute materials, collect assignments and enforce school rules.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a professional classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Lift 50 lbs

Detail oriented

Education

Associate’s Degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessionals

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This job is also posted in Herscher CUSD #2

Job Details

Job ID: 5891910

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute Paraprofessional

District Wide

Reports to: Special Services Director / Building Principal

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for working closely with handicapped pupil(s) on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain as full benefits from the district’s special education program as possible.

DUTIES:

• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations as needed.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hall, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips.
• Conducts demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing and handicrafts.
• Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distributes tests and homework assignments, and collect them when completed.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Works with students with multiple physical, mental and developmental disabilities.
• Is familiar with and uses adaptive equipment including, communication equipment, wheel chairs, adaptive feeding tools, etc.
• Assists students with self-care, hygiene and feeding as necessary.
• May be required to perform tasks that students are no able to do i.e. taking notes, handing materials, holding books, etc.
• May work with/handle resistive students.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment, and performs other teacher aide duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration or Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or completed 60 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education OR pass the ParaPro Assessment. This basic skills test is given on the first Thursday of each month at Kankakee Community College. The fee for the test is $65. Register to take the test at: [e-mail]
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Must be detailed oriented.

To take the Parapro Assessment ONLINE:

Go tohttps://parapro.ets.org/how-to-register.html Create a ParaPro account and register online. Paya non-refundable$85 testing fee when registering online. If registering by phone, callwithin three business days of reserving your test date. Registering by phone will cost an additional $35.

To take the Parapro Assessment @ KCC:

Choose a test date. Tests are offered on the first Thursday of each month 9:00 am and 1:30p.m. Schedule by emailing the TestingCenter at [e-mail] . You will receive a confirmation email once your test date is scheduled.

Testmust be reservedat least 2 business days in advance. Test location is Room D217 on KCC's Riverfront Campus. Paya non-refundable$65 testing fee within three business days of reserving your test date. If payment is not made within three business days, the reservation will be removed.

ISBE Paraprofessional Requirements

Please note: You must have a registered license with ISBE to be added to the District Sub list.

Position Type: Full-Time / School Year

Salary: $15 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jill Fulton , Special Services Director
• Herscher Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]