Paraeducator at Orchard Place Elementary School

Position: 1:1 Para educator at Orchard Place Elementary School
Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Date Posted:

12/10/2025

Location:

District 62 Schools

Date Available:

12/2025

Closing Date:

When filled

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Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a 1:1 Para educator for the  school year at Orchard Place Elementary School.

Position Information:

The Special Education Para educator provides direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings, ensuring they have the necessary assistance to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally. Working under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, the paraprofessional assists with classroom instruction, behavioral management, and individualized student needs. This position works directly with one student.

This is a full time, 10 month, 180 day school year position, and will work directly with one student providing 1:1 support throughout all aspects of the school day. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of

Education:

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Mission:

The mission of District 62 is to cultivate an inclusive, innovative learning environment that inspires students to explore robust academics, advance their potential and to be compassionate lifelong learners.

District Information:

District 62 has approximately 4,900 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

Application Procedure:

Apply online at  and complete the online application, including uploading all requested documents.

Compensation Information:

The position starting salary is $18.54 per hour including fully paid individual health benefits. (Those with 3 years of experience as a para educator or who hold a Bachelors degree will have a starting salary of $19.54 per hour.)

* This position is part of the Des Plaines Educational Support Personnel Association and salaries are part of the collective bargaining agreement. Salary information can be found here:

* This position includes fully paid individual health benefits. All benefits information can be found here:

Selection Procedure:

All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration. After interviews are completed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent.

Attachment(s):

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Job Description .pdf