Program Assistant-Special Education

Description:
Prospect Heights School District 23 has an opening for a full-time (1.00 FTE) Special Education Program Assistant for the 2026-27 school year at Eisenhower Elementary School. Salary for this position is dependent upon full-time years of experience in the same position starting at $22.63/hour and eligibility for full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Benefits information available here.

Requirements:
Must have a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License (ELS (PARA)), SUB license or Professional Educator License (PEL). Additional qualifications include the ability to support a variety of student needs to take full advantage of classroom instruction and flexibility with job responsibilities.

Please see the attached job description for a complete list of qualifications and job responsibilities.

Application Procedure:
Must complete and submit the online application and electronically attach the following:

• a letter of introduction
• current resume
• three letters of recommendation
• screenshot of Illinois license

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Chrystyna E. Sroka
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Prospect Heights School District 23
700 N. Schoenbeck Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-870-5580
csroka@d23.org

Please direct all other questions regarding the application process to Carrie Hayes at chayes@d23.org

Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review.

• Attachment(s):
• Program Assistant Job Description