Job Description
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted:
5/19/2026 Location:
Neal Math & Science Academy Date Available:
2026-2027 SY Closing Date:
until filled POSITION TITLE
Paraprofessional - Bilingual REPORTS TO
Principal PRIMARY FUNCTION
The normal work year for this position is 192 working days. The individual employed for this position, will work under the supervision of the school Principal, Assistant Principal and the Director of ELL to perform related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure Required:
Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (PreK ' Age 21) Education:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have completed 60 hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or obtained an associate's degree (or higher) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or pass the proficiency tests through ISBE to be eligible for the Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License. Language Required:
Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Experience:
Preferred:
Two (2) or more years of successful experience as a paraprofessional ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with individual students and small groups assigned on either lesson or projects. Assist with discipline and support teacher in implementing classroom management. Observe students, record data, and share insights regarding changes in student's behavior, etc. Follow teacher lead and directions. Share ideas regarding improving the functioning of classroom. Supervise students during lunch, rest, recess, toileting, transitioning, etc. as assigned. Assist in record keeping, preparing work materials, and guiding students in learning task as directed. Inform teacher/administrator of any accident or issues of concern with students. Reinforce appropriate students behavior and facilitate appropriate social interactions among students. Follow schedule provided by teacher. Assist with loading and/or unloading buses. Assist with students that are integrated into regular education classroom. Attend all professional development opportunities required for this position. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. Participate in in-service programs as assigned and perform related work as required. Other duties as assigned by Principal or Designee KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical:
Proficient computer skills including Google Apps Interpersonal:
Handle confidential information professionally. Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment. Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Evidence of dependability, integrity and a strong work ethic Ability to take the initiative, work independently, meet deadlines, follow complex directions and adapt to changing demands, activities and work loads DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES
Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change; Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner; Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful; Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient; Take initiative to manage multiple tasks; Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, kneeling, sitting on the floor. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
SALARY RANGE:
starts at $20.30/hr EVALUATION
Annual This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit, or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing school/district needs. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. The North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position, or other legally protected categories. The Superintendent of Schools/designee (847-689-8150) addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Director of Human Resources (847-689-8150) answers questions concerning staff discrimination. CREATED:
9/25/2018 REVISED:
