Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

Salary:

• No less than $19.70 per hour based on verifiable similar experience per the negotiated PASS Agreement

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), IMRF, 403B/457
• For more information, please feel free to refer to the information provided in the PASScontract available on our website Contract Information

Hours:

• Full Time: 7 hours per day, 9 months
• Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Special Education Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers. The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program with specific responsibility for:

• Assisting the Teacher in a variety of instructional tasks within a self contained setting and a general educational setting.
• Providing support to students with disabilities within the classroom and around the educational building.
• Assisting students with communication, scheduling, problem solving and modifications of curriculum;
• May work with students who require toileting assistance.
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
• Implementing behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Description:

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Assists and monitors students across school settings (lunch, recess, specials, restroom, etc).
• Work with special needs students.
• Ability to monitor student behavior.
• Monitor and support transportation needs.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Open to feedback and learning behavior techniques
• Strong communication skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational environment.
• Ability to work with a wide range of staff and students in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

• One of the following State of Illinois Licenses registered in Will County: Paraprofessional (ELS(PARA)), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL)
• College transcripts with 60+ credit hours or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
• Information on how to obtain a Para license: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf

Application Procedure:

• Apply online

• Attachment(s):
• Special Education Paraprofessional May 2026.pdf