Kindergarten Paraeducator at Iroquois Community School

Kindergarten Para educator at Iroquois Community School

• Position Type:
  Support Staff / Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location:
  
  District 62 Schools
• Date Available:
  
  7/2026
• Closing Date:
  When filled

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Kindergarten Para educator for the 2026‑2027 school year at Iroquois Community School. Iroquois Community School is a school of choice that CCSD 62 offers for those families who are interested in an alternative school calendar; the Iroquois school year starts in July and incorporates longer breaks in the Fall, Winter and Spring.

The Kindergarten Para educator provides direct support to students in Kindergarten, ensuring they have the necessary assistance to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally. Working under the supervision of a certified teacher(s), the Para educator assists with general daily classroom activities including classroom instruction, behavioral management, and individualized student needs.

This is a full‑time, 10‑month, 180‑day school year position, and will work with students in various educational settings. 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.

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 62 has approximately 4,800 students in grades pre‑K‑8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year‑round, K‑8 school.

The position starting salary is $19.10 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 $20.10 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:

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.