What are the responsibilities and job description for the EC Paraprofessional - ECC *benefits eligible (7 hrs/day) anticipated 26/27 SY position at Freeport School District 145?
- Assist lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities
- Prepare and organize classroom materials and equipment
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities
- Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction
- Assist with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, handwashing)
- Monitor children's safety and well-being
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to students
- Implement positive behavior support strategies
- Assist in managing classroom behavior and discipline
- Document behavioral incidents as needed
- Participate in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain open communication with lead teacher and other staff members
- Assist in maintaining student records and progress reports
- Attend required training sessions and workshops
- Stay current with best practices in early childhood education
- Well-organized and clean classroom space
- Updated and engaging bulletin boards and learning centers
- Properly maintained classroom materials and equipment
- Active participation of students in small group activities
- Completion of assigned tasks by students with paraprofessional support
- Positive interactions between paraprofessional and students
- Accurate and up-to-date student records
- Detailed behavior incident reports
- Completed daily activity logs
- Contribution to team meeting minutes
- Regular updates to lead teacher on student progress
- Parent communication logs
- Certificates of completion for training sessions
- Implementation of new strategies learned in professional development
- Improved performance on age-appropriate assessments
- Enhanced language and communication skills
- Increased readiness for the next educational level
- Better self-regulation and emotional management
- Improved social skills and peer interactions
- Increased self-confidence and independence
- Decreased frequency and severity of behavioral incidents
- Improved adherence to classroom rules and routines
- Enhanced conflict resolution skills among students
- Increased parent satisfaction with their child's progress
- Greater family involvement in the child's education
- Improved home-school communication and partnership
- More positive and inclusive learning environment
- Increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning
- Enhanced overall classroom productivity and efficiency
JobID: 6533
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education
Support Staff/Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education
Date Posted:
5/8/2026
5/8/2026
Location:
Early Childhood Learning Center
Early Childhood Learning Center
Anticipated Start Date:
08/19/2026
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Open until filled
TITLE: Early Childhood Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma.
Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing
Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test
Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test
Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement
Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students
Evidence of emotional stability and maturity
Able to get up and down from the floor and small tables to assist with early childhood activities.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
Inputs
(activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule
Evidence
(what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar)
Outcomes
(what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?)
1.Classroom Support
2. Student Care
3. Behavior Management
4. Communication
5. Professional Development
1.Classroom Environment
2. Student Engagement
3. Documentation
4. Communication Artifacts
5. Professional Growth
1. Student Achievement
2. Social-Emotional Development
3. Behavior Management
4. Parent and Family Engagement
5. Classroom Atmosphere
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 176 day Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education. 7.0 hours per day
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.
SALARY RANGE: In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement - Starting wage $16.93 per hour as stated in the 2025/2026 union contract.
This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Salary : $17