What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Belvidere School District?
- At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
- Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8.
- One of the following required:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
- High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
- While working on an approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license
- Applications are available until June 30, 2026 and may not be renewed
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Statement of Approval issued by the ISBE
- Prior experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Assists certified staff members with the purpose of implementing IEP goals and objectives for individual students or groups of students.
- Assists certified staff members in implementing lesson plans and developing students’ independent function and behavioral skills.
- Assists with implementation of academic and/or behavior interventions, as requested.
- Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities, field trips, and job site supervision for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive environment. This supervision includes emergency drills, assemblies, and lunchroom activities.
- Facilitate the integration of individual(s) with special needs in various school settings such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and other general education settings.
- Assist with tasks as assigned by certified staff including, but not limited to recording
- behavior skills, implementing student accommodations, escorting students, and monitoring student progress.
- Serves as a source of information and helps substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning students, families, and staff that is required of certified staff.
- Participates in staff development programs, as assigned, or on a voluntary basis.
- May assist students in or performs: toileting, hygiene, and dressing routines
- Performs not related duties as requested from time to time as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by general education teacher, special education teacher, special education supervisor and/or building administration.
- Para Sped @ LES December.pdf
JobID: 5389
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
Location:
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Date Available:
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
START DATE: ASAP
HOURS: 7 hours per day
SALARY: $17.50/hour (CBA Agreement-See Article 11)
BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet (Benefit Booklet)
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Educator Licensure - Paraprofessional
Requirements for Paraprofessional License (renewed every five (5) years:
Short-Term Approval Requirements (valid for three (3) years):
Job Description
Position: Paraprofessional
Reports to: Classroom Teacher and/or Special Education Teacher
Building Principal
Special Education Supervisor
Qualifications:
Terms of Employment: 9 Month Paraprofessional Work Calendar; Hourly Employment
Basic Functions: Paraprofessionals work with direction from both the general and special educators and/or administrators to engage in many different daily responsibilities. Paraprofessionals will support the instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
Performance Responsibility:
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Attachment(s):
Salary : $18