Substitute - Teaching Assistant- 2026-2027

McLean County Unit District No. 5
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Substitute Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant (Regular Ed & Special Ed)
Department: Multiple Positions Available (Elementary, Jr. High, High School)
Reports to: Building Principals
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for working closely in a general education classroom with students with learning disabilities, autism, or mild behaviors on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the support they need.

DUTIES

• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin Board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conducts demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• May work with students with multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Assists students with self-care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• May be required to perform tasks that students are not able to do, i.e. taking notes, handling materials, holding books, etc.
• Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment, and performs other teacher aide duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration or Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a registered Substitute Paraprofessional license with the Regional Office of Education #17 at the time of hire.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the employee to have the ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.

COMPENSATION
$119.00/Full Day