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Job Goal: To support the educational mission by fostering a positive and inclusive environment for students. This involves collaborating with students and staff to promote equitable experiences and providing individualized support for overall student success.

Reports To:

Science Department Chair 

Job Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Must meet requirements for Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional Approval

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate in high school Science preferred

• Prior teaching or tutoring experience required

• Ability to work as a member of a team/PLT

• Possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills and experience working with adolescents

• Strong content knowledge in all areas of mathematics

• Willingness to contact teachers and parents with progress monitoring of students

• Ability to motivate students and keep them focused on the task at hand

• Experience with Google Apps for Education tools and Chromebooks required

• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by department chair and/or teacher

 Employment

• 10-month position | Total Number of Days Paid: 185

• Starting date is August 11, 2025; Ending date is May 28, 2026

• Daily Hours 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Weekly Hours 37.5 | Total Paid Hours 1,375 

• The total hourly wage will be determined as follows:

• Based on teacher assistant experience with an hourly rate of $22.77 - $27.18 per hour

• Additional Regular Straight-time Hourly Differentials and Stipends may include the following: 

   

  • Associate/equivalent hours $0.25 per hour

  • Bachelor’s degree $0.55 per hour

  • Master’s degree $0.75 per hour

  • Current IL teacher’s license $0.80 per hour

  • Bus Driver Restricted Permit $400 (with Administrative Approval)

  • Personal Care Duty $3250