Openings as of 4/9/2025
Application/Selection Procedure: Complete on-line application @ www.sd735.org. Selected applicants will be contacted to provide additional information.
About Skokie School District 73.5: Skokie School District 73.5 is located in culturally diverse Skokie, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. There are approximately 1,100 students in the three building school district. Nearly fifty percent of the students come from homes where a language other than English is spoken and more than 60 languages are spoken. District 73.5 seeks a diverse candidate pool that is reflective of the diversity of our student body. Thank you for your interest in Skokie School District 73.5 an Equal Opportunity Employer
Tutor/Volunteer Job Description-
Part-time/Hourly: TBD (Monday - Friday)
Grade: K-8 The ideal candidate . . . Has experience working with young children Creates a positive environment Interacts with students in a mutually respectful and caring manner Effectively manages procedures, and actively engages students in meeting clear behavior expectations Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with all stakeholders Exhibits integrity, leadership, and professionalism as a positive member of the school community Demonstrates punctuality and dependability Position Description The primary responsibility of a tutor is to support students in their academic development. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of grade levels. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students with their academic needs. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions are determined by the student’s needs. Tutors work with colleagues to support student learning. General Responsibilities: (1) increase students' educational attainment; (2) provide enrichment experiences for students; (3) increase the effective utilization of staff time and skills; (4) give more individual attention to students; and (5) promote greater community involvement. Resource persons and volunteers may be used under the supervision of a certified teacher: 1. For non-teaching duties not requiring instructional judgment or evaluation of students; 2. To assist with academic programs; 3. To assist in times of violence or other traumatic incidents within the District by providing crisis intervention services to lessen the effects of emotional trauma on staff, students, and the community, provided the volunteer meets the qualifications established by the School Crisis Assistance Team Steering Committee; 4. As a guest lecturer or resource person and with the administration's approval; or 5. As supervisors, chaperones, or sponsors for non-academic school activities
Application/Selection Procedure-
Complete on-line application; Please upload letters of recommendation, resume and letter of application to the attention of Lyla Nissan - lnissan@sd735.org
Paraprofessional
Description: The paraprofessional will provide support to one or more students. The assignment may include one or more of the following: The assignment may include one or more of the following:
Work directly in a classroom, supporting the smooth functioning, well-organized, safe and welcoming classroom environment
Support students with disabilities, enabling them to receive optimal benefit from the instructional program
Support students learning the English language, enabling them to receive optimal benefit from the instructional programs.
Support students needing interventions, enabling them to receive optimal benefit from the instructional programs.
Assist with tasks on a flexible basis to provide support to students as well as help with daily school operations.
Reporting Structure: Reports to building administration. May receive additional guidance based on focus or assignment from classroom teacher, Special Education Case Manager, EL teacher, Reading Interventionist or other certified staff.
Qualifications: Must hold a State of Illinois Paraprofessional License or Illinois Teaching Certificate. Must be able to:
Understand and carry out verbal and/or written directions
Supervise students and assess situations for safety concerns
Exercise sound judgment in making decisions regarding the safety and welfare of students
Physically move about the school building and playground
Perform assigned duties and tasks with a minimum of direction
Speak, write, read and understand English
Demonstrated ability to form and maintain relationships that support a positive team environment
Some proficiency with technology preferred (Google Suite, GAFE, etc.)
Responsibilities: Depending on the assigned position, responsibilities may include:
Work with individuals or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Collaborate with staff and supervisors to be fully aware of the requirements and responsibilities of the position
Engage positively with students to build rapport
Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
Assist with supervision of students during various times, such as arrival/dismissal, recess, lunch, assemblies, field trips and emergency drills
Support building, classroom and behavior management procedures
Provide support to substitute teachers, as needed, when teacher is absent
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student data, district-wide operations and culture
Participate in in-service training programs as assigned
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building administrator or designee
Salary: Pursuant to the IFT Collective Bargaining Agreement Benefits: Pursuant to the IFT Collective Bargaining Agreement