Community High School District 155 is excited to announce openings for special education paraprofessionals for ESY/summer school for the summer of 2026, held at Prairie Ridge High School. Hours are from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm unless otherwise determined by the summer school coordinator. A minimum of a paraprofessional license through the Illinois State Board of Education is required.
Summer School Dates:
Session I: May 26th - June 11th (no classes on Fridays)
Session II: June 15th - July 2nd (no classes on Fridays)
Please contact Matt Collins ([email protected]) for more information.
The salary lane for this position is Paraprofessional Level II (2023-2028 CHESS Negotiation Agreement - see pages 40; 45)
Only applications submitted through the D155 Career Site (https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1606/opening/165788) will be considered.
From PDF Description
Community High School District 155
Special Education Paraprofessional
Reports to: Special Education Division Leader
Length of Contract: Nine Months; 7 hours per day
Salary Lane: Paraprofessional Level II
Responsibilities:
The special education paraprofessional is responsible for providing direct services to certified special education staff
while providing services to the students within the special education program.
Requirements:
● Illinois state licensure - Paraprofessional, Substitute, or PEL
● High degree of interpersonal relations and communication skills
● Evidence of good organizational skills
● Evidence of good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, and emotional maturity
● Demonstrates leadership qualities and is self-directed
Specific Duties:
● Exhibit professionalism and commitment through punctuality and attendance
● Demonstrate the ability to attend work regularly to avoid disruption to district operations
● Support the goals and objectives of the school district, and assist the teacher in upholding and enforcing both
school and district rules, policies, and procedures
● Assist with strategies for maintaining orderly classroom behavior on an individual and group basis
● Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
● Work with teachers to establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with students, staff, and
parents concerning academics and student behavior
● Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including the lunchroom,
bus, and some outside duty
● Assist students with personal care and physical needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or
positioning
● Must be able to lift and or push 50 - 150 lbs
● Conform to safety standards as prescribed
● May perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when necessary.
● Perform various clerical and record-keeping tasks
● Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crises and restraining disruptive or dangerous student
behavior as needed
● Establish and maintain positive communications and relations with staff
● Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
● Perform other duties as assigned by the identified building supervisor or designee
● Maintain a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and student information
Essential Functions of the Job:
● Strength: exert force and/or lift of 10 - 150lbs, occasionally/frequently/constantly.
● Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling. May involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, talking and hearing, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Mobility to work in a
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typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over
the telephone. Vision to read printed materials, a screen, or other monitoring device.
● Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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