Title: Paraprofessional-2025/2026 SY
Job Requirements
Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education - ELS para
Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic skills; general office procedures, practices and use of equipment; recreational activities involving sports, games, arts and crafts, music; pupils with exceptional needs; individual differences of pupils.
Experience in working with special education students preferred
Our Mission
The mission of School District 123 is "Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow." We believe each child has unlimited potential and deserves equal access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum in a safe, secure, and appropriate environment.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal, may receive assignments from designated personnel as required.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
Demonstrate support for the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District #123 strategic plan
Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
Record keeping of attendance, assessment data
Assist Teacher
Instructional activities
Preparing materials for classroom use
Organizing and directing games and recreational activities both in the classroom and on the playground
Supervises students on the schoolyard, in the hallways, in restrooms, in the cafeteria, to and from the school bus, and otherwise as may be appropriate
Modify class work
Record grades
Set up equipment and help prepare materials for instruction
Assist Students
Take to school office or nurse's office as directed by the teacher
Taking off and putting on of clothing upon arrival, at recess, and prior to their departure from school
Attend to physical needs as directed by the teacher
Perform exercises or play games
Attend to disabled students' physical needs, including feeding, toileting, teaching good grooming habits; assist with wheelchair transfer; assisting students riding the school bus;
Independently supervise and/or instruct students under the direction of the teacher or by a building principal as needed
May be called to serve as a substitute under certain circumstances
Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards
Maintain and improve professional competence
Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
Terms of Employment
Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 6)
Months/Year: (CBA – Art. II – Section 6)
Salary: Please see Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
