Paraprofessional/Custodian 2025-2026 [GENERATED FROM TEMPLATE]

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Works under the direction of and completes duties as assigned by a special education teacher(s) and/or administrator(s) assisting with the supervision, education, and management of students;

Provides 1-2 hours after school hours of cleaning which may include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows and surfaces, taking out trash, cleaning up messes and spills, cleaning bathrooms, sanitizing surfaces.

Works with small groups of students and individual children to reinforce material presented by the classroom teacher;

Assists as directed by the special education teacher and/or related services personnel with implementation of students' individual educational programs;

Implements instructional, reinforcement, and behavior plans under the direction of the special education teacher and/or related service provider(s);

Assists in collecting student data and documentation as directed by the supervising special education staff;

Assists individual children in need of special attention (may include, but is not limited to: changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding, self-care, hygiene, lifting/transferring, monitoring health problems, monitoring behaviors);

Supervises students in the classroom, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips;

Participates in required professional trainings and utilizes trainings to assist students in learning and being safe; and

Performs other duties and additional responsibilities, as assigned.

Employees in this position must be able to (a) sit and stand for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry 25-40 lbs.

EXPECTATIONS

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, families, and school employees

Communicates effectively with staff and students

Maintains a professional attitude and treats all students with dignity and respect

Displays fairness, patience, self-control, and impartiality for all students and staff

Works cooperatively and effectively with others

Helps maintain a positive classroom and school environment

Adheres to designated work schedule

Follows policies and procedures of the district(s)/building(s) to which the paraprofessional is assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISBE Professional Educator License (Paraprofessional, Teaching, or Substitute)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintains automotive insurance coverage as required by IL law

Salary/Benefits

• Regionally Competitive salary and benefits: full-time employment ranges from $18/hr to $24/hr (depending on experience).
• Benefits include 15 sick days, 3 personal days, insurance and IMRF contributions, professional development and training provided, retirement incentives offered, and support provided from a great team and organization. Please contact Bobbi Fisher for further information.

Terms of Employment:

• Full-Time Permanent - 180 Day Position
• Start Date August 2025
• Hours- 8:00-3:30 with up to 2 additional hours following for custodial work

Additional Notes

This is a NEW Special Education Public Day School ran by Mid-State Special Education Cooperative. We serve 13 school districts: Bond, Brownstown, Carlinville, Edinburg, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Morrisonville, Mulberry Grove, Panhandle, Ramsey, St. Elmo, South Fork, and Vandalia. The new public day school will be located inside of 1500 W. Jefferson St. in Vandalia, IL. We are planning on having 3 classrooms with paraprofessional support, a School Social Worker, Principal, Secretary, and all related services needed for student success. We will provide similar supports that a private day school offers, but we pay towards IMRF benefits. We are a special education cooperative that is made up of 48 amazing professionals that include the Director, clerical staff, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, Program Coordinators, Transition Specialists, BCBA and RBT services, OT, PT, Speech Services, instruction for DHH students as well as VI students, and O&M services. Come and join us for this great adventure of starting something that is VERY much needed in the area; a 100% special education public day school.

How to Apply

Email Bobbi Fisher, Director, your resume and letter of interest at ... or call her at ... ext. 244. Please visit our website to apply as well to apply. Choose "paraprofessional" to find the posting, and job description .

This posting on the website doesn't include the paraprofessional/custodian job description at this time, but please note your interest in this position when you email or call Bobbi Fisher.

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Job Posting Date

5/7/2025

Start Date

8/1/2025