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Pre-K School 2026/27
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$63,925 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- $30.
JobID:
22425Position Type:
Licensed:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide (Special Education)Date Posted:
6/30/2026Location:
Pre-K Date Available:
08/12/2026District:
Rantoul City Schools #137 Pre-K Teacher Assistant beginning with the 2026/27 school year Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License is required to apply. Use the link below for information on how to obtain your license.https:
//www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdfMinimum Starting Salary:
0 yrs of experience with High School Diploma $18.57/hr 0 yrs of experience with Associates Degree- $19.60/hr 0 yrs of experience with Bachelors Degree
- $20.
Maximum Starting Salary:
30 yrs of experience with High School Diploma- $28.56/hr 30yrs of experience with Associates Degree
- $29.60/hr 30 yrs of experience with Bachelors Degree
- $30.
General Qualifications:
Must have 60 hours college course credits or have passed a State approved test granting Para- professional certification.
Job Summary:
To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students, small groups, or whole classrooms to help students achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.General Qualifications:
Must have 60 hours college course credits or have passed a State approved test granting Para- professional certification.