Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 5/1/2026

Location:

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F. South High School (High-Needs School)

Date Available:

Pending Board Approval

• Hold a current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) endorsed as a Paraprofessional Educator
• Two years (or 60 semester hours) of post‑secondary study preferred
• Background in special education preferred

Assistant Principal for Instruction

The Paraprofessional helps the teacher establish a learning environment by working with students on specific activities.

• Maintain professional relationship with staff and students
• Supervise students in non-instruction activities; reinforce learning in small groups
• Conduct teacher‑prepared lessons with small groups
• Assist in educational demonstration
• Establish positive working relationship with students
• Carry out instructional activities as planned by the teacher
• Read materials and tests to students, as needed
• Assist students with make‑up work, when necessary
• Implement behavior management plan (observe, record, chart strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher)
• Assist teacher with crises and behavior management
• Provide feedback and reinforcement to students on their performance consistent with teacher’s behavior management plan
• Assist the teacher in classroom behavior management as designated by the teacher
• Carry out teacher’s plans for the student
• Under the direction of the supervisory teacher, become aware of each student’s unique learning style
• Under the direction of the supervisory teacher, become familiar with each student’s physical and psychological report and social history
• Set up and store instructional materials
• Create/prepare instructional materials

• Full‑time, ten‑month work year (180 days of school including student attendance days, staff institutes, and parent/teacher conference days)
• Starting wage is $20.21–$22.23/hour based on education and verified experience
• 55‑minute duty‑free lunch break (45 minutes on Wednesdays)
• Sick and personal days
• Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current Agreement
• Annual evaluation is on the basis of job performance

Openings as of 7/5/2026. Submit application via the online portal.