Paraprofessional

Location: Highland Park, IL 60035
Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Category: Education K12
Education: None

Our clients are seeking compassionate and dedicated Paraprofessionals to support students ages 5-17 with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, emotional disabilities, speech and language impairments, multiple disabilities, and other complex learning needs. As an ISBE-approved therapeutic day school, the program provides highly individualized instruction in a structured, relationship-based environment focused on academic, social-emotional, communication, and life skills development.

Schools are located in Highland Park, IL

• Provide direct classroom support to students with autism, developmental disabilities, emotional disabilities, and other special needs in a therapeutic day school setting.
• Assist the teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior intervention plans, and instructional activities.
• Support students with academic tasks, communication development, social skills training, and daily living skills.
• Assist with behavior management strategies and crisis intervention techniques as directed by classroom staff.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with school staff
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus
• Minimum education requirement:
  High School Diploma or equivalent (associates or higher preferred)

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Compensation processed weekly
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule
• Accessibility to grow professionally.

Title: Full Schedule Paraprofessional - Up to $32 /hr.
Class: Paraprofessionals Type: TEMPORARY .: 1320598-2 BC: #DTG
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Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.

Contract Contact: Contract Submit Edu IL

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