Paraprofessional; Schools

Position: Paraprofessional (Multiple Schools)
Duties

This is a 10-month position, for 6.00 to 6.50 hours a day, Monday - Friday.

We have multiple Paraprofessional positions at multiple schools.

Job Summary

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel;

and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher

for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

* Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the

classroom.

* Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care

professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting

immediate health care needs.

* Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal

hygiene.

* Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the

purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

* Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the

purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

* Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for

students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or

reinforcing learning concepts.

* Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring

availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

* Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms,

playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a

safe and positive learning environment.

* Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and

group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing

instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

* Job related experience is desired

* Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area

* Bi-lingual Spanish required

* Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Para), Substitute Teaching License or Professional Educator License required

Salary/Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: school year)

Minimum starting salary with a license - $28,098

Benefits include:

* Medical and Dental Insurance

* Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan

* Life insurance

* Long term disability

* Flexible benefits plan

* Sick days

* Personal days

* Paid holidays

* Direct deposit

* Employee assistance program

Additional Notes

Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website -  for link. Also attached is an ISBE checklist for applying for a license.

ISBE offers a short-approval para professional license for those with a high school diploma (or equivalent), which is good for 3 years while completing the requirements for a full paraprofessional license.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:

Apply online at

Selection Procedure:

Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

School District

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

11/9/2025

Start Date

1/14/2025