What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Middletown Prairie position at Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9?
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Position Type:
Licensed: Paraprofessional
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Date Posted:
10/15/2026
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Location:
Middletown Prairie Elementary
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Date Available:
ASAP
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District:
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
Description: Middletown Prairie Elementary is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with certified staff to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal support that helps students achieve academic and social success.
Responsibilities:- Support classroom instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills.
- Assist with implementing student accommodations and behavior support plans.
- Help supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned times.
- Assist with preparing instructional materials and maintaining an organized classroom environment.
- Support students' social-emotional development while fostering positive relationships.
Qualifications:- Must have an Illinois ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or the Short-Term Approval for the Paraprofessional or the ability to obtain one of these license options prior to employment.
- Experience working with elementary-aged children is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to assist students with academic, behavioral, and personal care needs as assigned.
- Must be able to pass a physical abilities test prior to starting employment.
Salary: Please see the attached 2025-2026 Aide Salary Schedule and 2026 Employee Benefits summary. NOTE: Our existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and we are currently finalizing the new agreement that will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org (Menu / District Information / Employment)
For More Information Contact:
Ryan Martin, Principal
Middletown Prairie Elementary
1301 Bulldog Drive
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: (217) 586-5833
Email: rmartin@ms.k12.il.us-
Position Type:
Salary : $36,000 - $53,000