Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View

Springfield School District 186 • Springfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a ParaProfessional 1:1 at Southern View Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers with students in various school settings, including the classroom, lunchroom, and playground. The position requires 7 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and is for 191 days per year, which includes one day of CPI training. The role also involves assisting students with special needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and self-help skills.

Requirements

• 18 years of age for Pre-K through 5th Grade or 20 years of age or over for 6th Grade through 12th Grade
• Well mannered, well groomed, punctual, dependable, enjoys being with children
• Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform all job-related functions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written directions
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with other employees and general staff of the assigned school
• Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam with MOHA
• Must take CPI course and refresher courses

Nice To Haves

• To obtain an Educator Licensure with Stipulations from the Regional Superintendent’s Office, you must provide proof of 60 college hours from an accredited college or pass either the ETS ParaPro Assessment test or ACT Work Keys Assessment test at Lincoln Land Community College.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with the students in the classroom
• Assist teacher with supervision of students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and when proceeding to and from the buses
• Use copying machine with teacher supervision to make materials for the classroom
• Assist with feeding/toileting of students requiring total care
• Assist with lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory students
• Assist student with self help skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED