CLASSROOM AIDE FOR SY 2026-2027

JobID: 1573

Position Type:
Educational Support Staff/1:1 Classroom Aide

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Various

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED

CLASSROOM AIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title............................................................. Classroom Aide
Licensure.................................................... Educator License with Stipulations for Paraprofessionals
Endorsement.............................................. None
Classification.............................................. ESP – 10 month – 196 days
FLSA Status............................................... Non-Exempt
Reports to................................................... Building Principal or Program Administrator
Salary Classification................................... PER NSSEA ESP Salary Schedule – Lane II Step 0 - $21.83 - 22.94 PER HOUR
Benefits...................................................... PER NSSEA ESP BARGAINED AGREEMENT

PURPOSE:

The Classroom Aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed staff member they are assigned based on classroom, program or student needs. Classroom aides are responsible for providing instructional, safety, and daily living supports for students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the education program under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member.
• Assist in the direct supervision of students under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member as necessary and directed.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior management systems as established by the program and assigned licensed staff member.
• Assist in crisis prevention and intervention services in a manner consistent with program policy under the supervision of designated licensed staff.
• Assists in toileting and feeding of students under the supervision of, and as directed by designated supervisor
• Communicates effectively with students in the students' preferred mode of communication as established by the program.
• Participate in general staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.
• Provide ongoing care for classroom equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
• Responsible for any data collection and facilitating accommodations as required by the classroom teacher.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with special needs students.
• Supplement the work of the assigned licensed staff member including, but not limited to, all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision of students.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are constantly required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is constantly required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet the state requirements for Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for Paraprofessionals.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
• Experience working with special needs students or childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to physically move about the building.
• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (NVCI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.