Para Educator

Job in Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois, 60402, USA

Listing for: Berwyn South School District 100

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26000 - 36000 USD Yearly USD 26000.00 36000.00 YEAR

Openings as of 8/24/2026

Para Educator

Date Posted: 8/21/2026
Location:

Irving Elementary School

TITLE

Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education

JOB GOAL

To facilitate the instruction and care of students with teachers by effectively providing support services

REPORTS TO

Principal/Assistant Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities

Maintains professional competence through participation in District provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff

Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the grade level team

Assists teachers in instructional activities that allow for differentiated learning opportunities

Advises the certified staff and/or administrator to any problem or special information about a student

Develops positive working relationships with school personnel and parents

Is capable of physically assisting students with special needs, including students using wheelchairs, of any grade level (Preschool - 8th grade) with personal needs and care including eating, dressing, positioning, bathing/cleansing, grooming, toileting, standing, bus loading, and lifting/carrying or supporting students who may weigh 60 or more pounds

Assists with the monitoring and supervising of students during non-instructional times/areas such as classroom, hall, lunch, recess, bus, or as otherwise requested

Promotes and models school behavior management programs

Assists and carries out other duties assigned by supervising teacher and/or by building administrator(s)

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