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Springfield Public Schools.
Paraprofessional 1:1 at Graham (2 positions)
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Paraprofessional 1:1 at Graham (2 positions) Springfield School District 186 GRAHAM
ELEM SCHOOL
- SPRINGFIELD, Illinois Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186Job Details Job ID:
5917285Application Deadline:
Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
To Be Determined Job DescriptionTITLE OF VACANCY
ParaProfessional 1:1 (2 positions)LOCATION
Graham Elementary SchoolHOURS PER DAY
7 (Includes 30 min unpaid lunch)DAYS PER YEAR
191 (Which Includes 1 Day of CPI Training)REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Any person who is 18 years of age for Pre-K through 5 th Grade or 20 years of age or over for 6 th Grade through 12 th Grade, well mannered, well groomed, punctual, dependable, enjoys being with children and who meets the basic requirements listed below. Must have an Educator Licensure with Stipulation or valid Illinois Teaching Licensure or 90-day sub licensure (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. Both tests can be scheduled at Lincoln Land by appt.) Must have 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 Physical and TB test Must take CPI course and refresher coursesPHYSICAL DEMANDS
: Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam withMOHA SPECIFIC 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 $20.77/per hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27) $22.03/per hour (Step 1 + 60 - 26-27) $23.33/per hour (Sept 1 + BA - 26-27)Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$20.77 to $23.33Per Hour Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Individual Aide Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Office of Human Resources 3063 Fiat Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703Phone:
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- Dental Insurance