Program Assistant (1 : 1)

Position Type :

Support Staff / Teacher Assistant

Date Posted : 8 / 4 / 2025

Location : Frederick School

Position is to work with a student 1 : 1 in a self contained classroom.

Title : Program Assistant

Reports To : Building Principal

Classification : 10 Month

FLSA Status : Not exempt

JOB OVERVIEW :

To assist group and individual pupils within the educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional or Substitute License
• Ability to respond in the best interests of the pupils in an emergency situation
• Working knowledge of school functions and procedures
• Working knowledge of classroom curriculum.
• Ability to exercise flexibility and appropriate judgment to meet all student needs
• Ability to plan and organize work and projects independently
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written) with pupils and co-workers
• Ability to establish and maintain positive pupil, co-worker, and public relationships
• Ability to work collegially within a team environment
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

EVALUATION :

As per current State Law and the District's current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonable accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

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