What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional for the 2025-26 School Year position at Effingham Unit #40?
EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40
EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
POSTING OF VACANCY
PARAPROFESSIONAL
at Central Grade School
For the 2025-26 School Year
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2025
Must have one of the following:
· Possess (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional’s License
· 60 hours at college level
· Associate’s Degree (or higher)
· Pass Paraprofessional Test: The website for the para pro practice test is https://www.parapropracticetest.com/
Medical background would be beneficial, but not required
Fluent in verbal and written English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, IMRF Retirement, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Paid Holidays
Job Goal: To assist the teacher in achieving objectives by working with the class, small groups or individual students to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole
Salary and Benefits Information:
https://www.unit40.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4374245&type=d&pREC_ID=2576380
To apply, please submit:
· cover letter
· resume
· copy of license and/or transcripts
· application
To: Andrew D. Johnson, Superintendent, Effingham CUSD #40, 2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130, Effingham, IL 62401, Ph: 217-540-1502 or submit electronically to employment@unit40.org.
Application can be found at the above address or on the website: www.unit40.org
Pay: $17.50 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $27