K-4 Paraprofessional; Washington, IL

Position: K-4 Paraprofessional (Washington, IL)
Duties

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher(s) with the day-to-day routine in the school setting assigned. An aide will be assigned to work in one of three settings: one on one assignment, small group assignment, or as a classroom aide. An aide will assist the teacher in achieving the specified teaching objectives for each class or given day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following list of duties and responsibilities encompass all aide positions. Your specific assignment may or may not include all of the following:

* Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations.

* Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.

* Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.

* Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.

* Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

* Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.

* Provides support in unstructured settings for students.

* Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting.

* Maintains effective communication with school staff.

* Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.

* Assists students in the library or media center.

* Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.

* Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.

* Assists students with their clothing as needed.

* Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.

* Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed.

* Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.

* Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

* Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.

* Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.

* Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

* Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months - school calendar year when students are in attendance and institute or SIP days as requested by the principal/assistant principal. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:
All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the principal or assistant principal.

Qualifications

* Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

* Must hold a current paraprofessional license (or PEL) with the ISBE.

* Maintain certification for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as needed.

* Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

Salary/Benefits

RATE: $18.25/hr.

-$19.25/hr.

BENEFITS:

Benefits:

* 12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year

* 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year

* IMRF Retirement Plan

* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan

* Life Insurance

* Flexible Spending Account Option

* Employee Assistance Program

Additional Notes

HOURS:

M-F 8:00a.m.

- 3:30p.m.

Work schedule - Full-Time during the school year when students are in attendance

* Some Institute days are required for training & state mandated training for all school employees.

A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff & paraprofessionals on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.

How to Apply

Please apply online at:

Online Employment Application | Open Positions

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

Position Website

City Website

Washington

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

12/19/2025

Start Date

2/17/2026