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Paraprofessional 1:1 at Southern View
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What they do
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 Southern View
Springfield School District 186
Southern View Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Job Details
Job ID:
5917290
Application Deadline:
Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
TITLE OF VACANCY
ParaProfessional 1:1
LOCATION:
Southern View Elementary School
HOURS 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 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 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 courses
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam with MOHA
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 $23.33 Per Hour
Benefits
- Dental Insurance