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PreK Instructional Assistant

Hawthorn School District 73
Full-time
On-site
Lincoln, Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

  • Date Posted:
      5/29/2025

  • Location:
      Lincoln

  • Date Available:
      08/18/2025

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

  •   Description:
    1. Serve as an instructional assistant for a PreK Classroom or a special education child as per the Individualized Education Plan and will be expected to assist student with body repositioning or lifting as well as toileting.
    2. Assist the classroom teacher, as needed. 
    3. Communicates with and alerts the teacher to any problems or special information related to the student.
    4. Participates in training programs, as assigned.
    5. Assists with the supervision of students, and other duties in the school, as assigned by the Principal.
    Requirements:
    1. All instructional assistants must have a Paraprofessional, Professional Eductor, or a Substitute Teaching License from the Illinois State Board of Education, including a statement of having acquired State and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified status. This approval is based on meeting one of the following:
      • Completion of 60 semester hours of college credit.
      • Completion of a paraprofessional training program approved by ISBE or ICCB.
      • Passage of the ETS Parapro Assessment, or
      • Passage of the applicable ACT WorkKeys assessments.
    2. Experience working with students in a learning center atmosphere preferred.
    3. Illinois elementary teaching certificate preferred.
    4. Ability to speak foreign language/Spanish preferred.
    5. Be able to communicate well with children and parents.
    6. Ability to follow directions.
    7. Work well with adults.

    Employment Terms/Hours: 7.0 hours/day; five days per week


    Salary: As per current support staff contract

    Benefits: ESP Benefits Summary

    Application Procedure:  Apply online.