Data Collection, Service Delivery, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Support Staff/Program Assistant
Date Posted:
4/27/2026
Location:
Highland School District
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Description: Full-time Program Assistants - for Highland School District (174 days; 7 hours per day; $19.24 per hour plus benefits) (several positions at various grade levels in the district)
Job Summary: In addition to possessing the physical ability to restrain students and navigate the school campus, applicants must be willing to:
- Learn and implement, with support from classroom teacher, a system to monitor students' behavior and academic progress.
- Collect and report data on student progress.
- Work collaboratively with staff in order to deliver service to students.
- Receive training and use CPI restraint when necessary.
- Assist teacher with lessons and instruction to students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
- Cooperate with teachers of all departments to support a collaborative school culture.
Qualifications: Must meet requirements for Paraprofessional endorsement or Substitute Teacher license through the ISBE.
Application Procedure: Complete online application process. Call or Email interest in the position to Shellie Donoho at 618-654-2106 ext. 1002 or sdonoho@highlandcusd5.orgH
Highland Community Unit School District 5