What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Paraprofessional (full-time) position at Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9?
- Basic Requirement high school diploma or equivalent (for both "a" and "b" below)
- State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval, or
- State Requirements for Paraprofessional Approval for persons employed in programs supported with Title I Funds
- Assists substitute teachers in completing lessons as indicated in written directions from the teacher.
- Monitors student progress as instructed by the teacher.
- Adjusts plans, methods, and assessments to meet student needs under the supervision of the teacher(s).
- Reinforces the communicated objective(s) and purpose(s) of the lesson that were introduced by the teacher.
- Explains and clarifies material in guided practice of teacher assigned independent work.
- Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences and maintains a high level of interest.
- Incorporates instructional strategies that promote students' critical thinking.
- Provides frequent, timely, and varied feedback that includes constructive criticism that motivates students.
- Helps teacher involve all students in the learning process.
- Reinforces communicated expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.
- Responds knowledgeably to students' questions on the subject matter, basic facts, or concepts.
- Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications.
- Supports teacher directed discipline in the classroom.
- Assists in organizing and arranging classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
- Reinforces teacher established limits of student behavior.
- Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Encourages students to be self-disciplined.
- Reinforces the teacher directed atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity taking place and understands the role of an assistant teacher.
- Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
- Reinforces students so that they feel good about themselves and develop more self-confidence.
- Maintains a self-controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.
- Is punctual.
- Collaborates with other teachers and special service personnel in providing appropriate learning opportunities for all students.
- Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
- Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
- Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
- Keeps student information confidential.
- Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
- Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
- Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
- Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
- Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs.
- Assists in supervising students in instruction and non-instruction activities.
- OTHER DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Is punctual in all duties and responsibilities.
- Uses proper grammar, enunciation, and modulation.
- Accepts and profits from constructive criticism.
- Establishes good rapport with colleagues and other adult members of the faculty and staff.
- Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
- Cooperates and accepts responsibilities.
- Contributes to the solution of educational concerns by sharing ideas and materials and supporting the district's educational philosophy and goals.
- Establishes positive contact and rapport with the parents/guardians of each pupil.
- Cooperatively participates in critical analysis of his/her performance.
- Has a good daily attendance record (over a two-year period).
- Attends and participates in district and building in-service programs, school-community activities, and student extracurricular activities.
- Above amounts are monthly amounts
- Above amounts are monthly amounts
JobID: 22385
Position Type:
Licensed: Paraprofessional
Licensed: Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/14/2026
5/14/2026
Location:
PBL High School
PBL High School
Date Available:
08/12/2026
08/12/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
District:
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Unit School District #10
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Unit School District #10
BEGINNING PAY: $18.50 per hour / 177 Day Contract
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must meet certification qualifications for paraprofessional approval.
2. Possesses good interpersonal skills.
3. Able to work with students in an effective manner.
4. Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
5. Any of the above qualifications may be waived by the Superintendent when necessary.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISION: Aids in the supervision of students in the instructional and non-instructional setting.
JOB GOALS: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible young people.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
COMPETENCY IN SUBJECT MATTER
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be set by the Superintendent
EVALUATION: To be completed by the Principal in accordance with the policies and practices of the district.
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
Medical Insurance
Vendor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - 3 Plans to Choose From: POS 2800, HDHP 3400, HDHP 5000 - Single coverage 100% paid by Board of Education - BCBS MD Live - 100% paid by Board of Education - Employee spouse, Employee child(ren), Family Tiers are available to Employee at a cost to Employee.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
POS 2800 Plan - HRA pays out $1,050 HDHP 3400 Plan - HRA pays out $1,400 HDHP 5000 Plan - HRA pays out $2,000 HRA 100% paid by Board of Education *Above pay outs are based upon Single Tier coverage
Dental Insurance
Optional insurance for Employee. Employee is 100% responsible for costs of this insurance. Single - $35.24 Employee Spouse - $71.58 Employee child(ren) - $85.70 Family - $134.23
Vision Insurance
Optional insurance for Employee. Employee is 100% responsible for costs of this insurance. Single - $9.68 Employee Spouse - $18.52 Employee child(ren) - $16.76 Family - $25.92
Group Life Insurance
Board paid group life insurance of $20,000 for all full-time Employees
IMRF
Board contributes towards retirement.
403(b) - Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan
Employee deduction pursuant to annual IRS contribution limits.
Sick Days
12 Sick Days per school year
Personal Days
2 personal days per year. May accumulate up to 7 personal days. After 7 personal days accumulated, the 2 personal days are added to sick leave.
Bi-Monthly Payrolls
24 payrolls per fiscal year. Pay days are on the 15th and 30th of each month. If these days fall on a weekend, pay day is the Friday before.
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