Instructional Paraprofessional (Spanish) (High School) 2025-26 SY

Position Title: Instructional Paraprofessional (Spanish)
Terms of Employment: 10 Month Position
Immeidate Supervisor: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
Salary: $20.00/hourly (Per PSRP 2022 - 2025 Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits: (Per PSRP 2022 - 2025 Contract)

• Sick and Personal Leave 
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Board Contribution is 8.4% 
• Medical, Vision and Dental 
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

 

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• 403(b) and 457(b)

 

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member, the paraprofessional will assist licensed professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives for English Language Learners. 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Spanish Speaking

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists and guides students to content-area and functional skills
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supports students' transitions within the classroom and building.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on-task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch, within and outside of the school building.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with EL Learners in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize success and achievement of language proficiency. 
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.
• Substitute as needed when the assigned student or group is absent.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by staff members.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students, including those found within the handbook.
• Collaborate and prepare with classroom teachers and other staff in order to coordinate instructional plans for students.
• Re-teach subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using multiple methods.
• Use of computers, other technology, and other equipment and materials necessary for student and teacher support.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development as needed/requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment:
Use standard office equipment, such as computers and copiers.
 
Travel Requirements:
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee occasionally must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee occasionally will be required to lift up to 25 pounds such as cartons of paper. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to tell differences among colors. The employee will work in school buildings and community-based settings.
 
The noise level in the work environment varies. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people. The majority of the work is performed indoors. 
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 


FLSA Status:    Non-exempt