Library Paraprofessional Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Teacher Aide- Special Education Cross Categorical
Proper Certification Required
     2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications:                        High School Diploma and Paraprofessional Certification; thirty (30) semester hours of college credit preferred
Reports to:                              Building Administrators
Evaluation:                              As per association agreement
Work Calendar:                      Full-Time, 176 work days or as per association agreement
Position Goal:                       To assist the classroom teacher in providing a well-organized, efficient, and highly functioning class environment which enhances the instructional program and uses                                                               multiple resource materials 
Rate of Pay/Benefits:            See attached salary schedule per the negotiated agreement. The position includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
The Teacher Aide shall be responsible for the following duties and perform other duties that may be assigned by the teacher or building administrator:
Superintendent/Board:
Observe and adhere to all Board of Education policies and regulations, and all administrative rules and procedures
Classroom:  
Follow all directives of the classroom teacher
Administer and record achievement and tests scores for individual students
Work with individual students or in small group settings to reinforce lesson materials and skills
Collaborate with the teacher to plan and design specific strategies to reinforce the lesson materials and skills recognizing the individual student's needs, interest and abilities
Operate and maintain the classroom equipment used for instructional purposes
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials
Provide guidance for independent study, enrichment and remedial work for students as determined by the teacher
Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling
Read to students, listen to students read and participate in all forms of oral communication relative to reading and speech
Provide assistance to students in the Library Media Center
Check notebooks, make-up work, correct papers and supervise testing as needed
Provide all relevant classroom teaching information to the substitute teacher
Participate in student conferences with parents and staff when appropriate
Maintain control and provide discipline that is consistent with the practices of the classroom teacher in the absence of the teacher
Supervise students during lunch, bus duty, recess, field trips and other related activities as needed
Individual:
Exhibit confidentiality in relation to students, parents and faculty
Develop open, effective and positive communication with parents
Develop a positive working relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development by attending meetings, workshops, conferences and continuing education classes as related to classroom teaching
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the District Safety Plan