Substitute Paraeducator

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking Substitute Paraeducators for the  school year.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of
  
  Education:
• One of the following:
  Associate’s degree, 60 semesters of coursework, high school diploma with passing scores on ETS Parapro exam or ACT Workkeys
• The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and Russian

District 62 Paraeducators

• Work with students and teachers to provide instructional support for meeting instructional program objectives.
• Work with staff as a collaborative member of the instructional team.
• Assist students in toileting and feeding.
• Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including children with autism.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to review, reinforce, enrich, or expand upon skills or concepts presented by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and alert them to behavioral issues.
• Utilize confidential student information within district guidelines for professional purposes only.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

District Information

District 62 serves approximately 4,500 students in grades preK-8 across 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round K-8 school.

Para educator Programs

• The Special Education Co-Taught Program provides academic intervention and instruction in general education settings for students with specific needs.
• The Resource Program offers instruction aligned with general education outcomes for students requiring special education support.
• The Instructional Program provides differentiated academic instruction based on Illinois Learning Standards.
• The Behavioral and Emotional Supported Teaching (BEST) Program supports students with behavioral challenges.
• The Educational Life Skills (ELS) Program focuses on students with mild to severe cognitive abilities requiring adapted curricula.

Hours and Compensation

Substitute Paraeducators work 6.5 hours daily at $15 per hour.

Application Procedure

Apply online at  by uploading a resume, letter of introduction, references, and transcripts.

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• Part-time

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