Rockford Public Schools
Kindergarten Transition Support Professional 9 Months / 6.5 Hours (2025-26 Schoo
Rockford Public Schools, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
Job Title
Kindergarten Transition Support Professional (9 Months / 6.5 Hours) – 2025–26 School Year
Pay Base pay range: $20.16/hr – $28.65/hr. This range is provided by Rockford Public Schools; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
Position Details
Position Type: Non-Certified Support/Specialist
Date Posted: 12/30/2025
Location: Haskell (STEAM Academy), Rockford Public School District #205
Job Code: 2325
Department: Early Childhood Program
Supervisor: Early Childhood Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Purpose of the Position Assist Early Childhood teachers, students, and families in the Early Childhood to Kindergarten transition.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Provides academic and social‑emotional support for students pertaining to kindergarten readiness through daily routines.
Serves as liaison to communicate and coordinate with kindergarten instructional leaders regarding transitional plans for identified students who may need additional support transitioning to kindergarten.
Attends problem‑solving team meetings, upon request, for children who may need additional support transitioning to kindergarten.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, social work, psychology, family services or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
Basic knowledge of computers and technology.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to successfully interact with all stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality on sensitive issues.
Strong time management skills.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Paid sick and personal time
Paid holidays
Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
Optional 403(b) plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Work Calendar 9 months.
Working Conditions This position requires moderate in‑district travel. Mileage is reimbursed at the existing per mile rate for authorized travel. Intermittent, prolonged and irregular hours of work.
Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply)
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like.
Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to rest on knee or knees.
Crouching – Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
Finger use – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.
Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sounds and receiving detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive Motions – Substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of the Position (Select one)
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Primarily involves sitting most of the time.
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Includes use of arms and/or legs requiring more exertion than sedentary work.
Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements (Select all that apply)
Machine Operations – Inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration.
Mechanics – Skilled tradespeople involving power tools, lathes, drills.
Mobile Equipment – Operating cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
Other – Accuracy and neatness of work for roles such as janitors, sweepers.
Conditions the Worker Will Be Subject To
Inside environment conditions.
Outside environment conditions, including extreme heat or cold for periods of greater than one hour.
Noise requiring shouting.
Hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
Other The job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.
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Pay Base pay range: $20.16/hr – $28.65/hr. This range is provided by Rockford Public Schools; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
Position Details
Position Type: Non-Certified Support/Specialist
Date Posted: 12/30/2025
Location: Haskell (STEAM Academy), Rockford Public School District #205
Job Code: 2325
Department: Early Childhood Program
Supervisor: Early Childhood Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Purpose of the Position Assist Early Childhood teachers, students, and families in the Early Childhood to Kindergarten transition.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Provides academic and social‑emotional support for students pertaining to kindergarten readiness through daily routines.
Serves as liaison to communicate and coordinate with kindergarten instructional leaders regarding transitional plans for identified students who may need additional support transitioning to kindergarten.
Attends problem‑solving team meetings, upon request, for children who may need additional support transitioning to kindergarten.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, social work, psychology, family services or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
Basic knowledge of computers and technology.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to successfully interact with all stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality on sensitive issues.
Strong time management skills.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Paid sick and personal time
Paid holidays
Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
Optional 403(b) plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Work Calendar 9 months.
Working Conditions This position requires moderate in‑district travel. Mileage is reimbursed at the existing per mile rate for authorized travel. Intermittent, prolonged and irregular hours of work.
Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply)
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like.
Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to rest on knee or knees.
Crouching – Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
Finger use – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.
Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sounds and receiving detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive Motions – Substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of the Position (Select one)
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Primarily involves sitting most of the time.
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Includes use of arms and/or legs requiring more exertion than sedentary work.
Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements (Select all that apply)
Machine Operations – Inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration.
Mechanics – Skilled tradespeople involving power tools, lathes, drills.
Mobile Equipment – Operating cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
Other – Accuracy and neatness of work for roles such as janitors, sweepers.
Conditions the Worker Will Be Subject To
Inside environment conditions.
Outside environment conditions, including extreme heat or cold for periods of greater than one hour.
Noise requiring shouting.
Hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
Other The job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.
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